Production Material Handler

Alliance Precision Plastics•Spindale, NC

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Material Handler is responsible for managing materials in the production process, ensuring that materials are properly drained, cleaned, and loaded onto machines. This role involves operating grinding machines, moving materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The position requires adherence to quality standards, productivity goals, and safety regulations. Flexibility in working hours and willingness to assist in other areas or plants may be required.

Requirements

Job Hours: As required.
Quality: Quality standards must be maintained.
Attendance: All employees must stay within attendance and tardiness guidelines.
Productivity: Must maintain an average productivity goal.
Safety: Employees must follow safety rules.
Training: All required company training
High School diploma or GED
1-3 years in plastic injection molding
Good dexterity, basic math and good organizational skills

Responsibilities

Drain materials from previous job and remove from machines
Place drained materials in designated areas
Clean hoppers, grinders, and staging hoppers in accordance with training procedures
Place appropriate loader hoses on machines
Ensure that material to be loaded matches the work order Bill-of-Material
Notify material coordinator or molding supervisor prior to loading hoppers
Set proper drying temperatures per labor router or material specifications for specified materials in hoppers
Quality check hopper temperatures, quality check all latches and safety chains on hoppers and loaders prior to operation of machines
Complete hopper tags and tag hoppers
Operate Grinding machines and equipment to recycle scrap product
Drive tow motor or use hand trucks to move materials as needed
Must be able to work outside normal working hours, including overtime or alternate shifts to accommodate production needs when required.
Performs related duties as assigned
Maintains a degree of departmental and interdepartmental cooperation.
Maintains neatness and orderliness in the department and/or work station. Clean work area at the end of each shift, including sweeping, disposal of empty boxes, unused work materials
Must be able to accept assignments at the alternate plant if the need arises.
May need to assist with Plastic Injection Machine Operators as needed or to meet customer demands.
Promotes observance of safety regulations and initiates action to correct unsafe acts whenever the need arises.
Complies with policies, procedures and practices relating to operations of the plant.