Material Handler - 2nd Shift

TriMas Corporation•Clinton Township, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Omega Plastics Inc is hiring an on-site, full-time Material Handler to support manufacturing operations at its Clinton Township, Michigan location. The role ensures the accurate handling, movement, and control of production materials, including resins and colorants. It also manages inventory in the ERP system, supplies materials to production equipment, verifies material usage, and supports material changeovers and cleanups. Additional duties include moving bulk materials, managing injection mold storage and retrieval, and assisting with incoming shipments and internal material transport. The position is on 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The role is required to be on-site five to six days per week. The expected pay range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, and the shift qualifies for a shift premium. Work takes place in an office and manufacturing plant environment. The employee may encounter varying plant temperatures depending on external weather. The role involves routine walking, standing, gripping and grasping, bending and stooping, crouching, and repeatedly lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds throughout the day.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a Material Handler in a plastic injection molding environment is required.
Forklift experience certificate; the company will provide internal training for certification.
Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly during the day.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold and communicate the purpose, principles, and vision of TriMas.
Complete training required for the position.
Set up resin-handling equipment, including dryers, injection molding machines, and hoppers.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Fill hoppers using a ladder and bucket and/or automatic feeder to support continuous production on injection molding machines.
Monitor dryers to ensure they do not run out of resin; clean or replace dryer filters; and log resin used or loaded into dryers.
Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time, including dryer slips, labels, material receipts, and certificates of conformance (C of C’s).
Collect and weigh purges when they are ready to be moved.
Use a forklift and manual conveyance systems to control direct materials moving from incoming, in-process, and warehouse locations.
Issue and return resin and molds to the proper rack locations and record transactions in the ERP system.
Maintain injection molds in the proper staging area, pre-stage them at presses, and return them to the return storage area.
Remain aware of regulatory and customer requirements applicable to Omega’s clients, especially medical clients and ISO 13485 requirements.
Help maintain cleanliness of the shop facility, including the clean room.
Perform other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or manager.