We are looking for a hands-on, go-getter for our Material Handler / Hilo Driver position for all shifts (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am). This position will be directly responsible for optimal and efficient material flow of all assigned work areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage movement of incoming and outgoing raw materials, components, and finished goods at the injection mold machines
• Complete material, color, and cell layout / equipment changes for all scheduled changeovers
• Maintain plant housekeeping activities such as sweeping, mopping, trash detail, spill cleanup, grinder clean outs, and hopper cleanouts
• Transport and store finished goods in proper warehouse area
• Monitor regrind usage
• Ensure proper labeling of all materials including tracking of partial raw material gaylords and concentrate drums
• Obtain knowledge of different plastics such as poly, nylon, ABS, PE, HDPE, and more

Requirements

• Must be able to read, follow and perform tasks outlined by work instructions
• After training, must pass written and performance test for operating a hi-lo

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Hilo Driving Certification
• Warehouse or manufacturing experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, efficiently, and safely in a busy manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to multi task in a fast past environment
• 2+ years’ experience in a plastics manufacturing environment performing similar duties
• Experience training others
• Prior experience contributing to continuous improvement and safety initiatives

This position is located in a manufacturing environment, and may involve physical activity such as bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and sitting for long periods of time, in addition to lifting up to 50lbs.