Material Handler - 2nd Shift Oxford

Drug Plastics & Glass Co.•Oxford, IN

About The Position

Drug Plastics is a growing manufacturer of bottles and closures for medicinal, wellness, and lifestyle products. The Material Handler ensures plastic materials and material mixtures are transferred accurately and delivered to each machine for processing. The role includes preparing and maintaining equipment, keeping materials flowing to production, managing raw materials and post-industrial materials, and maintaining clean and organized work areas. Employees must follow company procedures, safety guidelines, policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and may be assigned other duties.

Requirements

Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to write legibly.
Ability to understand and use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Strong written-language skills, including the ability to understand technical manuals.
Ability to sort and classify materials accurately and efficiently.
Ability to make considered decisions and take appropriate action.
Must provide basic mechanic hand tools needed to perform the job.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Correctable vision to 20/20 to read work materials and visually identify product defects.
Ability to perceive and accurately identify color and shade differences.
Hearing sufficient to understand spoken instructions or phone conversations in a factory environment.
Ability to work overtime as required.
High school diploma or GED.
Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive hand movements.
Ability to walk and stand for most of the job, frequently lift 30 pounds, and occasionally carry 75 pounds.
Ability to occasionally bend, squat, and climb; frequently reach above shoulder level; and turn, twist, pull, and push.
Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds and drive a forklift.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Plastics industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Set up, maintain, and clean machines and related equipment.
Keep machines, hoses, production floors, and material areas clean.
Make material and color changes in a timely manner.
Maintain a continuous supply of raw materials for the molding process and rotate raw materials and components appropriately.
Follow Drug Plastics Operating Procedures relating to material handling.
Break down incoming bulk material shipments for storage or immediate production use in accordance with departmental procedures.
Clean feed lines, hoses, and equipment—including blow molding machines, grinders, blenders, regrind bins, and material hoppers—at the end of each job to prevent contamination.
Periodically check feed lines to ensure each machine receives the material specified in the Daily Master Production Schedule.
Identify and properly use production resins and concentrates.
Select materials from stock and accurately prepare material and additive mixes according to customer requirements and production orders.
Connect vacuum loaders, material lines, hoses, and other systems to convey the correct raw materials to production machines.
Collect post-industrial materials from the production floor using a hand truck or cart; separate, label, weigh, document, and store, dispose of, or reuse them as appropriate.
Grind rejected products and other materials using the appropriate grinders.
Keep material mixing bins and Gaylords filled with the proper materials.
Supply the production floor with caps, bags, tape, layer board, and other supplies as needed.
Perform routine maintenance on grinders and hoppers, including replacing filters, blades, and belts and lubricating equipment as needed.
Communicate material-handling problems to employees on the upcoming shift.
Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
Become and remain qualified to perform the position's duties as outlined in the job competencies.
Follow safety guidelines, company policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.