Material Handler - Plastic Injection Molding

TriMas Corporation•Clinton Township, MI

7d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Omega Plastics Inc is hiring a full-time, on-site Material Handler to support manufacturing operations at its Clinton Township, Michigan facility. The role handles and controls production materials, including resins and colorants; manages inventory in the ERP system; supplies materials to production equipment; and supports material changeovers, cleanup, bulk-material movement, mold storage and retrieval, incoming shipments, and internal material transport. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role requires working on-site five to six days per week. The expected pay range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and one year of material-handling experience in a plastic injection molding environment is required. Forklift experience or a certificate is noted; Omega will provide internal certification training.

Requirements

One year of experience as a Material Handler in a plastic injection molding environment is required.
Forklift experience certificate is listed; internal certification training will be provided.
Ability to repeatedly lift 55 pounds during the day.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Uphold and communicate the purpose, principles, and vision of TriMas.
Complete required position training.
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; monitor dryers, ensure they do not run out of resin, clean or replace dryer filters, and log resin used or loaded.
Complete dryer slips, labels, material receipts, certificates of conformance, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
Collect and weigh purges when they are ready to be moved.
Use a forklift and manual conveyance systems to control direct materials moving between incoming, in-process, and warehouse locations.
Issue and return resin and molds to the correct 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 storage.
Remain aware of regulatory and customer requirements, especially requirements for Omega’s medical clients, including ISO 13485.
Help maintain cleanliness throughout the shop facility, including the clean room.
Perform other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or manager.