Summary
The material handler’s responsibility is to support Molding, Assembly and Inventory management warehouse through issuing and returning raw materials to and from Operations and Warehouse.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, issue and return raw materials, components, and packaging to the staging area on timely basis per dispatch.
- Prepare, issue and return raw materials, components, and packaging to the staging area on timely basis per dispatch.
- Compound/Blend colorants with base resin, utilizing material tumbler, scale and at time manually mixing and perform line clearance on material dryers at the end of their use per Quality system process
- Reconcile (including correct material count), document and return unused raw materials, intermediate finished components and packaging to the warehouse for restocking upon job completion within ERP And complete all applicable documentation.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counting and verification of inventory within Epicor or other systems.
- Backup to operators.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma/GED
Qualifications
- 1+ years in a manufacturing environment
- Able to become familiar with the many types of resins used in thermoplastic injection molding
- Ability to do basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions and decimals)
- Ability to use pallet jack and material handling equipment
- Ability to become forklift and crane certified
- Ability to read, write in English, comprehend and follow work instructions.
- Ability to use a computer
Work Environment
Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Bending, Reaching, Talking, Seeing, Hearing
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
Competencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each competencies satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cleanliness and Organization
Demonstrates ownership and pride about the appearance of the work space. Keeps the work area clean, safe and free-of-clutter throughout the shift. Puts tools, and other items, back where they belong. Hands-off a clean, safe and well-organized work space at the end of the work shift.
Quality of Work
Completes duties as specified in the position description thoroughly and accurately. Performance as efficiently as possible while maintaining a high level of quality. Under typical operating conditions, work output levels consistently meet expectations for someone at this job level, with comparable time/experience in the position. Consistently works at a pace that ensures that an acceptable quantity of work is produced, without sacrificing quality or safety objectives. Steps-up the pace, and delivers needed results, when customer deadlines require an especially high volume of work output.
Quantity of Work
Produces an amount of work that meets or exceeds job expectations. Makes sure that quality does not suffer as the quantity of work increases. Works effectively with peers and carries own share of team workload. This contrasts with those whose output level is clearly below organizational needs, those who make unacceptable tradeoffs between quantity and quality, and/or those whose output is typically below that of others when they are placed on a team.
Job Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrates the job skills and knowledge required to perform current job responsibilities. Consistently demonstrates the capacity and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge as needs and requirements change. Has a broad-enough range of skills and knowledge to be a versatile team member, who is capable of filling-in for people with different job assignments if such a need arises.
Attendance
Understands that attendance and punctuality affect team morale, and the confidence people have in co-workers (particularly in a multi-shift production environment). Is consistently present, and ready to begin work activities, at the start of scheduled shift or workday, while staying within established break periods, and arriving on time for meetings. Schedules personal appointments, or requests adjustment to schedules, with the least amount of disruption to existing business needs.
Adhering To Policies and Procedures
Understands and consistently adheres to all operational policies and procedures (e.g., all procedures related to security; inclement weather; vehicle operation and parking; fires, floods or other emergencies; expense reimbursements, etc.). Understands and consistently adheres to personnel policies (e.g., dress codes, respectful behavior, medical absences, etc.). Adapts well to new policies and procedures, once the rationale is understood.
Safety
Makes sure to understand every safety practice expected by the organization. Takes no shortcuts that increase the risks of accidents, personal injuries or equipment failures. Looks for unsafe practices in the workplace and takes responsibility to ensure that others are aware of the potential impact. This is distinctly different from those who are unaware of many safety expectations, take shortcuts that increase safety risks, and/or fail to recognize and take timely action to increase safe practices by others.
