Computer Systems, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Retention, FIFO, Forklift, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Inventory Transactions, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Lift/Move 70 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Microsoft Office, Plastic Injection Molding, Production Control, Production Schedule, Quality Management, Radio Frequency, Record Keeping, SAP, Safety Standards, Warehousing
Job Title: Plastics Material Handler Lead - Injection Molding
Location: Canton, GA 30114
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Shift: Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401(k) with 6% match, Aflac (short- and long-term disability), LegalShield, Identity Shield, Life Insurance (up to 1 year salary)
Step into a leadership role where your material handling expertise drives production successjoin a growing manufacturing team offering stability, competitive pay, and strong benefits.
Plastics Material Handler Lead - Injection Molding Description:
- Lead and support warehouse/material handling team members to meet daily production goals and priorities
- Mix, dry, and prepare plastic resins according to precise work instructions and batch specifications
- Stage and deliver materials to injection molding machines to ensure uninterrupted production
- Monitor production schedules to maintain at least 24 hours of material readiness
- Operate forklifts to pull and transport materials safely and efficiently
- Receive, label, and store raw materials while maintaining accurate inventory records in SAP
- Record all inventory transactions using RF scanners with a high level of accuracy
- Troubleshoot and resolve material-related issues on the production floor in collaboration with operations teams
- Ensure proper material identification and prevent contamination during handling and mixing processes
- Support warehouse system implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain strict adherence to safety standards and housekeeping practices
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Proven leadership experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
- Ability to lift 50-70 lbs consistently
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Experience with Microsoft Office and general computer systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work cross-functionally with production and warehouse teams
- Experience with plastic injection molding materials (PP, PE, Nylon, ABS, etc.)
- Knowledge of material handling equipment such as mixers, dryers, and feeders
- Understanding of FIFO inventory practices
- Forklift certification
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and RF scanners
Ready to take the lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values precision, safety, and leadership.
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