Material Handler - Shift 2

This position is a pivotal role based in the production department. Working in a fast paced manufacturing and moulding environment, manage and preparing material for use in injection moulding process and support manufacturing. Previous experience in an inventory role would be desirable along with a thorough knowledge of working with many types of resins used in thermoplastic injection moulding. 


What you'll do:

Retrieve and store materials in warehouse.

Weigh material on scales.

Calculate material discrepancies.

Identify appropriate resin for upcoming order.

Master batch mixing. 

Prepare and stage material for moulding process.

Clean out dryers and load with resin.

Identify appropriate dryer temperature and set dryer accordingly.

Track inventory quantities.

Perform and record regular cycle counts.

Perform annual inventory.

General housekeeping of the production area.

Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.

Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.

Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.

Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.

Perform additional tasks as assigned.

What it takes:

Inventory control preferred.

Familiar with the many types of resins used in thermoplastic injection molding.

Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment 

Able to work safely with sharp and heavy objects (utility knives, aluminum blocks, etc.).

Physical job requirements: reaching, bending, and grasping.

Experienced with Computer and Microsoft packages

Literate and numerate 

Worked in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Must be punctual and have good attendance.

Understands, comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads. 

Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels.

Strong attention to detail and urgency.

Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment

Maintaining personal standards

Reliable and trustworthy

(forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, etc.) – we will train.

Whats in it for you:

Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions.

Open and welcoming corporate culture globally.

Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training

Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links.

Newly built canteen with free hot drinks.

Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers.

Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance.

Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events.

37.5 hours per week, permanent contract with regular breaks

25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.

Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary