Material Handler

Seaway Plastics Engineering • Vadnais Heights, MN

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About The Position

The Material Handler supports daily manufacturing operations by safely receiving, storing, transporting, preparing, and supplying materials to keep production running efficiently. The role involves organizing material readiness to meet production schedules, ensuring correct handling and identification of materials, and maintaining equipment and work areas to prevent contamination and interruptions. The Material Handler also supports production personnel, documentation, quality, safety, and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess or be able to develop knowledge of the requirements for the different types of resin and materials used at Seaway.
• Good communication skills.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic.
• Able to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, walk, lift, push, pull, and carry up to 55 pounds unaided frequently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment.
• Organize and schedule material readiness to meet production schedules, and notify the molding supervisor and scheduler of material-related delays.
• Follow SOPs and manufacturers’ guidelines for material identification, handling, preparation, and packing.
• Ensure materials are dried at the correct temperatures and dew points, and verify that equipment is working properly.
• Verify hopper loaders and/or dryers are clean before loading resins.
• Keep machines supplied with adequate materials, cartons, and skids for continuous operation.
• Participate in changeovers when applicable.
• Inform the supervisor about observed maintenance needs, quality issues, and safety issues.
• Assist with operator breaks and maintain material equipment and overall housekeeping.
• Prevent material contamination through proper material identification, handling, and equipment and container cleaning.
• Support IQMS and ISO standards.
• Produce accurate reports of material use and returns.
• Perform other tasks as required to support operational needs.
• Implement safe work habits to prevent potential material cross-contamination hazards.
• Properly implement all material handler procedures.
• Meet data, paperwork, bill of materials (BOM), and work-station compliance expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed