Molding Material Handler
About The Position
The company is seeking a Material Handler for its Molding department to support the Molding Supervisor in achieving production targets and ensuring continuous machine operation. The role involves assisting across all production areas as needed. The position offers both 2nd (2 PM to 10:30 PM) and 3rd (10 PM to 6:30 AM) shifts, Monday through Friday, with attractive shift differentials. While forklift certification is a requirement, the company is prepared to train experienced manufacturing operators. Prior experience in injection molding is considered a plus.
Requirements
- Forklift certification required (willing to train an experienced manufacturing operator)
Nice To Haves
- HS Diploma, GED or work experience preferred
- 1 year injection molding experience preferred
- Read, write, and communicate in basic English/ bilingual Spanish preferred
- Basic math skills helpful
Responsibilities
- Pull and stage colorants/ additives off racks to prepare for color changes.
- Record beginning/ ending weights on workorders and gaylords and return colorants/ additives to rack once production order has been completed.
- Assure that all colorants/ additives remain full throughout the entire shift.
- Assist Molding Supervisor with breaks and lunch so machines stay operational.
- Move finished pallets to QC inspection/ tagging area near supervisor desk.
- Move inspected pallets to receipt to stock area.
- Assist with rail car changeovers.
- Assure that all boxes/ pallets are staged on the production floor as needed.
- Boxing (or packing) modular tile products on an assembly line.
- Operate 2-3 molding machines at a time; Must be able to keep up with a fast-paced, repetitive environment.
- Visually inspects products for quality and defects to provide high level products for customers.
- Start/ stop injection presses and coating lines as needed.
- Communicate and cooperate with personnel from different departments.
- Will use forklift to move product.
- Promote a safe working environment.
- General housekeeping duties including sweeping, etc. to keep all work areas clean.
- Comply with ISO 9001 standard and 5S Visual Workplace/Lean Manufacturing
- Fulfill other job duties as assigned by supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
