Material Handler

>> Material Handler Material Handler Summary Title:Material HandlerID:1051Location:Georgetown, DEDepartment:Production Description Material Handler, responsible for preparing materials for upcoming jobs according to the production schedule in an effective and efficient manner to satisfy customer requirements**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:*** Prepare resins, packaging materials and other ancillary equipment for use in molding operations for job set up* Verify proper material drying conditions, dryer size, temperature and time required* Provide an adequate supply of materials and monitors material use during operations to ensure uninterrupted supply* Mix materials and concentrates per work order specifications* Ensure proper blending of raw materials, regrind, additives and color at machines to meet quality criteria* Remove finished goods from press area to warehouse, completing necessary documentation* Ensure finished goods are properly palletized and labeled prior to removing from production floor* After job is complete, remove and clean up materials, equipment, etc. (line clearance process)* Set up and properly label gaylords for proper disposal of runners/bad parts* Weigh, log and load recyclable runners/bad parts into recycle trailer* Grind and otherwise properly dispose of excess materials* Complete necessary material handling documentation* Clean and maintain dryers, hoppers, loaders, grinders, maguires, motans, etc.* Keep work area clean as well as aisles free of material handling equipment* May assist in mold set up or transporting molds to tool room when necessary* May assist Shipping and Receiving department when approved by Supervisor* Operate molding automatic molding machines and other machines when necessary* Sort and move pallets to pallet area* Maintain forklift battery charge* Provide physical counts on materials as necessary* Verify accuracy on all work order BOMs* Participate in daily shift change activities including walk around to each press* Other duties as assigned**Supervisory Responsibilities:*** None**Qualifications:*** Teamwork* Communication proficiency* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos* Suitable written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills to interact within all levels of the organization**Education and/or Experience:*** High School Diploma or equivalent required**Mathematical Skills:*** Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide* Must be able to use a calculator**Reasoning Ability:*** Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.**Physical Demands:*** Extended hours of standing and walking; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move over 50 pounds**Work Environment:*** Manufacturing environment with associated noises, smells and temperatures* Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions* Noise level is moderateAlternatively, you can apply to this job using your profile on one of the following sites: