Technical Material Handler (Plastics Manufacturing)
About The Position
Schaefer Plastics is seeking a Technical Material Handler to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role ensures that the correct materials, colors, and regrind are available and processed properly. It combines hands-on material handling with technical troubleshooting and collaboration with production teams to support operational excellence. The position involves verifying materials and silos, preparing for production changeovers, maximizing regrind use while maintaining quality, troubleshooting and maintaining material loading systems, and conducting material and quality audits. The handler also operates forklifts and other material handling equipment, supports housekeeping and continuous improvement, and helps train new team members. The role requires flexibility to work 12-hour shifts and provide alternate-shift coverage when needed.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to obtain a Schaefer forklift certification.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment.
- Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts and provide coverage for alternate shifts when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with regrind materials.
Responsibilities
- Verify that the correct materials and silos are assigned to production equipment.
- Review production schedules and prepare for material and color changeovers.
- Maximize regrind utilization while maintaining product quality standards.
- Execute color and material changes efficiently to minimize scrap and downtime.
- Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain material loading systems.
- Clean and maintain hoppers, filters, and material handling equipment.
- Perform material and quality audits to ensure compliance with standards.
- Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Assist with changeovers, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the training and development of new team members.
Benefits
- Opportunity to develop technical manufacturing skills and advance your career.
- Team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
