What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Century Plastics?
Job Description
Job Title: Material Handler - Injection Molding
Department: Manufacturing
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Revision Date: 5/15/25
Reports to: Supervisor
Primary Purpose: Handling and stocking various materials to support production staff in the manufacturing process
Essential Functions:
· Support production by maintaining sufficient material at line
· Provide vacation coverage
· Maintain accurate material blend ratio, brand/upgrade as always required using the FIFO system (First in-First out)
· Perform material and line changeovers as instructed, safeguarding contamination
· Remove product from machines as instructed
· Maintain machine, plant, warehouse cleanliness
· Complete all appropriate paperwork
· Stage materials for upcoming changeovers
· Obtain a Hi-Lo License and operate safely at all times
· Complete daily Hilo inspection sheet
· Report on quality and safety issues to include needed repairs to immediate supervisor
· Perform color changes per work schedule
· Empty all rubbish containers at the end of each shift
· Remove old identification from containers prior to re-use
· Perform inventory control as needed
· Kaizen, 5s, Housekeeping
Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or equivalent
· 2 years’ experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (preferably automotive)
· Knowledge of inventory control
· Outstanding attendance record
· Light administration duties to include chart management
· Interpersonal communication skills
· Basic math skills
Physical Requirements: standing, lifting, bending, twisting, continuous movement