Position Overview: The Plastics Material Handler is responsible for maintaining material requirements for production by preparing, staging, and supplying materials according to Work Orders. This position supports production by loading dryers, assisting with material changes, maintaining inventory accuracy, and keeping equipment and work areas clean.
Key Responsibilities:
Review Work Orders and production schedules to determine material requirements
Pick, stage, and load materials into dryers according to production needs
Stage material in designated areas or warehouse locations for production use
Clean dryers, grinders, and work areas after production jobs are completed
Assist with material changes at presses when needed
Weigh, count, and verify material inventory at the end of jobs and return materials to the warehouse
Label and identify materials accurately
Mix materials according to product specifications
Support operators with daily production needs
Operate forklift as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
High school diploma/GED or related manufacturing experience preferred
Ability to read and follow Work Orders, safety rules, and operating instructions
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate material counts
Ability to communicate effectively with team members
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, and work in a manufacturing environment
Forklift experience preferred or ability to become certified
Work Environment: This position works in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to moving equipment, outdoor conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise level
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Elkhart, IN
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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