Material Handler - 2nd Shift

ITW•Mokena, IL

10d•$19 - $25

About The Position

The Material Handler maintains material flow to the assigned area so operations do not stop due to supply shortages. The role supports material and color changes, FIFO storage and use, raw-material rotation, blending operations, and material inventory. It also assists Set-up Technicians as needed and moves, wraps, labels, and documents finished product when directed. The position requires use of a pallet walkie to move material to the blending area, hourly filter cleaning, and daily cleaning of blending-machine hoppers. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally, with good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Basic computer skills.
Basic knowledge of machine operation and plastic injection molding.
Motivation to grow and develop skills for advancement.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and overtime.
Ability to stand regularly; use hands to handle materials; frequently reach with hands and arms; and occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Prior Material Handler experience, including use of a forklift and/or hand jacks.
Interpersonal skills in understanding, counseling, influencing, persuading, or asserting oneself while remaining sensitive to others' points of view.

Responsibilities

Maintain proper material flow to the assigned area to prevent operations from stopping for lack of supplies.
Make material and color changes in a timely manner, leaving the workstation clean and organized.
Ensure products are stored and used in FIFO order.
Evaluate material vacuum and drying system problems using problem-solving techniques.
Move, wrap, and label finished product when directed, and document lot control where required.
Remove old labels from gaylords, boxes, and totes.
Maintain proper rotation of raw materials and components.
Support Set-up Technicians as needed.
Use a pallet walkie to move material to the blending area and arrange pallets in the correct order for setting up the vacuum area.
Clean filters hourly to ensure material flows through the blender at the correct percentage.
Conduct a physical inventory in the rack area and report raw-goods inventory to the materials team weekly.
Clean out blending-machine hoppers daily so they are ready for the next blend.