Summary/Objective:

The Material Handler is responsible for the preparation and delivery of raw materials for production and maintains material corridors/staging areas. While performing the duties of the position, Material Handlers are responsible for maintaining a high degree of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinates flow of stock from production floor to warehouse/staging area and movements of material from staging area to the production floor.
• Move and scan material to storage locations.
• Review 12 hr. staging report to identify materials required by work center.
• Ensure material inventories are maintained for uninterrupted operation.
• Ensure proper material transfer/changeover and clean out of material dryers, loader/mixer hoppers so as to not contaminate material.
• Proper set-up and use of auxiliary material handling equipment (dryers, dispensing hoppers, etc.).
• Accurate record keeping of all material transactions for press startup, replenishment, and press turnovers/end of run.
• Clear production line of material inventory no longer in use (Line Clearance).
• Monitors dryers to ensure effectiveness.
• Ensures regrind percentages match bill of material specifications prior to distribution to production.
• Operating equipment to move material via manual pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Using computer to enter data and print labels.
• Ensure all labels are correct according to the work order information.
• Follow all work instructions and quality control documentation.
• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• May be required to grind parts and prepare labels to properly identify regrind material.
• Maintains an open line of communication to assure all problems and changes are communicated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the housekeeping of the injection molding machine area and surrounding areas as defined in the department procedures.
• As requested, assist other team members in cross-training and conduct on the job training of other associates.
• Actively participates in Continuous Improvement teams and activities, including 6S, and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and experience required for the role.

1. High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.

• Previous experience working in injection molding or manufacturing, required.
• Knowledge of computers and scanning equipment, preferred.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently.