Resin Handler

Mergon•Anderson, SC

About The Position

Mergon is hiring a Production Resin Handler to manage virgin resin, color, and regrind so production lines and support activities remain supplied and operational. The role requires working safely and in accordance with company policies. The position is for the 2nd shift, from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Resin Handler stocks production machines with the required materials, maintains material-handling equipment and surrounding areas, responds to material contamination and system issues, and supports material and color changeovers during mold changes. The role also includes handling and documenting waste plastic, helping reduce waste, assisting with equipment movement when a forklift is required, and maintaining housekeeping and 5S standards.

Requirements

Ability to operate a forklift safely and complete prescribed forklift checklists.
Adherence to company safety standards and PPE requirements.
Ability to follow procedures, including material-system cleaning procedures.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety standards when operating a forklift and complete required forklift checklists.
Follow personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Keep production machines stocked with required resin, and monitor regrind and color levels.
Remove, record, and dispose of waste plastic from machines.
Help reduce plastic waste by sorting and salvaging material and suggesting solutions for sources of waste.
Load the waste truck and log waste material after approval.
Remove and clean weeps from machine heads.
Clean machine material-system magnets and filters.
Troubleshoot material issues, notify maintenance about material-system issues, and follow up on material-related issues.
Keep machine tops clean by clearing resin, regrind, and color spills and removing waste material.
Clean spilled material and dust around regrind bins and grinders.
Empty the dust collector and clean up spills around it.
Clean vacuum stations and keep surrounding areas free of dust.
Respond to contamination by cleaning out the material system according to procedure.
Complete material or color changeovers during mold changes while minimizing changeover time and material loss.
Label resin, regrind, and color correctly when bringing them to or removing them from machines.
Use excess regrind in approved machines.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Assist with moving equipment when a forklift is required.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards by keeping material items orderly on machines.