Material Handler II - Molding - 3rd Shift

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO Incorporated is hiring a 3rd Shift Material Handler for our Molding Department!

This role reports directly to the 3rd Shift Molding Production Supervisor. We’re looking for someone with strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, excellent work ethic, and high attention to detail. This position includes both independent and team-focused tasks, and requires consistent, reliable attendance. As part of our Injection Molding team, you’ll play a key role in daily production support and have the opportunity to grow your skills within the plastics manufacturing industry.

3rd Shift M-F 10:45pm-7:00am!

$18.50/HR $2.50 SD = $21.00/HR

ECHO’s benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 5% 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement growth opportunities
• Eligible for a $300 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment if all qualifications are satisfied
• Eligible for a $300 referral bonus upon referring an employee who successfully completes 90 days of employment
  
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize all plastic resin raw materials within the Molding Department
• Set up Motan material handling equipment to deliver the correct resin for each production run
• Perform preventative maintenance on material handling systems (filters, hoses, leak checks, etc.)
• Monitor hopper levels on molding machines to ensure uninterrupted production
• Uphold 5S standards with continuous cleaning and proper housekeeping
• Provide break coverage for machine operators as needed
• Change plastic color on molding machines using trained purging/restart procedures
• Assist Process Technicians with mold changes (staging molds, end-of-arm tooling, water lines, crane setup, etc.)
• Process scrap plastic parts/runners through reclaim/recycling equipment
• Support additional tasks within the manufacturing operation as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• General experience in injection molding required
• Material handling experience in molding preferred
• Basic knowledge of plastic resin types is a plus
• Experience with large central conveying/blending systems is a bonus
• Strong basic math skills and ability to calculate blend ratios
• Sit-down forklift experience preferred (training/certification available at ECHO)
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly within a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to work in a bilingual (English/Spanish) environment; bilingual skills are a plus
  
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.