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Quanex Building Products

Material Handler - Recycler

Quanex Building Products, Kent, Washington, us, 98089


** Material Handler - Recycler****Job Category****:** Production & Manufacturing **Requisition Number****:** MATER01955 Showing 1 location **Job Details****Description*** Diverse, friendly teams* Day Shift* The company LIVES its values* Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, disability insurance, 401k and Employee Stock Purchase Plan just to name a few!**Expected** **Salary** **Range**: $18.00/hour**Within the manufacturing and extrusion process, this position is responsible for providing materials coverage with a variety of activities related to Recycle and Logistics areas.*** Unload backhauls with bags of scrap and customers returns.* Load bundles onto flatbed and bags or boxes of scrap into Dryvan.* Perform cycle counts of compounds, scrap and micro ingredients.* Perform compound material transfer duties when necessary.* Record/print inventory activity information.* Organize and place scrap in desired location in recycle loading and unloading area.* Oversee and communicate recycle task from Material Supervisor to Recyclers.* Grind die-flop and lineals to feed pulverizers.* Operate color station, as necessary.* Clean grinder and pulverizer bag houses, operating parts and filters.* Hook up railcar hoses.* Weigh and record weight of scrap materials.* Transport gaylords of powder/regrind material to and from lines or other designated areas.* Fill gaylords and bins with materials and compounds.* Identify and eliminate sources of contamination* Pull scrap carts and scrap racks to be ground.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Adhere to established standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines.**We are Looking for a Candidate that Has:*** A high school degree, or equivalent.* 2 years of experience driving electric and/or propane forklifts; previous forklift certification preferred.* Previous experience within a manufacturing environment with heavy equipment.* Familiar with and/or capable of learning, and operating electric pallet jack, grinder, pulverizers, and other mechanical tools.* A positive attitude with a desire to contribute to a team.* A safety focus with knowledge of OSHA safety standards, and Statistical Process Controls (SPC); willingness to adhere to safety guidelines.**Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Good understanding of basic math.* Good reading ability, including the ability to read and understand packaging layouts.* Good computer proficiency with the ability to log into a variety of systems and enter data accurately.* Good problem solving and detail orientation, with the ability to resolve moderate issues, and adapt quickly to changing assignments.* Ability to perform the physical functions of the job, including lifting up to 50 lbs.**Company Overview:**With multiple locations across the US, Mikron Industries, a subsidiary of Quanex Building Products Corporation, is the leading manufacturer of vinyl and composite window and door systems. At Mikron, we have the ability to offer a variety of systems, finishes and accessories to help our customers design next-generation window and door profiles and systems.and check out our**Qualifications****Skills****Behaviors****:****Motivations****:****Education****Preferred**High School or better.**Experience****Preferred****2 years:** Industrial manufacturing environment experience**2 years:** Forklift experience**Licenses & Certifications**