Material Handler

Iceberg Enterprises LLC•Sturgis, MI

72d•Onsite

About The Position

This role performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED credentials is required.
6 months – 1 year of direct experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics, is required.
Basic reading and communication skills in English is required.
Basic math skills and the ability to count is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is highly desired.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is highly desired.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desired.
Experience using hand and power tools is highly desired.
Strong organizational and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

Responsible for verifying the correct calcium, colorant, regrind, and virgin material for blenders.
Move material in and out as required to prevent downtime on the press.
Responsible for color changes on machines, including cleaning the system, draining regrind, hoppers, filters, and blenders.
Responsible for checking material flow.
Support giving breaks as needed.
Pick up and properly dispose of cardboard.
Clean the grinder room and the mechanical room in the Blow Mold department.
Manage propane tank storage and fills.
Monitor grinders and assist with grinding purge and scrap.
Ensure all color materials are properly labeled and returned to inventory racks after a color change.
Understand material codes, scale calibration, and batch size, and how to set amounts to prevent interference with the pinch tube.
Keep the area clean between the back side of the presses and the wall or the aisle area behind the presses.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintain a regular attendance pattern.