Material Handler - 3rd Shift - 11:00pm - 7:00am
About The Position
The Material Handler supplies materials for the extrusion process and helps ensure extruder operations continue without interrupting coater operations. The role assists the Extruder Operator in producing high-quality extruded hot-melt adhesive efficiently and safely, and in operating production equipment that supports extrusion. The Material Handler may fill in for the Extruder Operator as needed, including monitoring feed streams and handling materials such as 1,100-pound sacks of resins and 50-pound bags of other materials. The position normally works on the production floor in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dusty conditions, ambient temperatures, chemicals, fumes, and high noise levels are normal. Hearing, eye, and foot protection are mandatory for plant activities. Heavy lifting may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to use a computer as required.
- Ability to perform basic math and convert units of measure.
- Ability to work with English and Metric measurement systems.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external personnel.
- Ability to read and understand formulation sheets.
- Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Supply materials to the Extruder operation as required.
- Assist with routine extruding operations and production equipment operation.
- Review and follow daily coating schedules.
- Help ensure machines are set up and operated safely and on time to produce products that meet specifications.
- Unload box trucks and tanker trucks and shuttle materials from the red label building to the compounding area.
- Assist with and ensure routine cleanup of pumps and other extrusion support equipment.
- Complete and ensure necessary production, quality, and inventory paperwork is completed.
- Ensure materials are properly unloaded from tankers and trucks.
- Obtain samples for Quality Assurance as needed.
- Transfer shift change-over information as required.
- Monitor and report deviations in materials and operating conditions.
- Assist with housekeeping as needed.
- Perform and document daily forklift inspections.
- Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
