2nd Shift Material Handler

Team 1 Plastics; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Team 1 Plastics in Albion, Michigan, is seeking a Material Handler to keep production materials flowing. You will prep and deliver raw materials, manage loaders and dryers, assist with mold changeovers, and perform routine equipment maintenance in a fast-paced, 24/7 facility.

The role requires strong attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; prior material-handling experience is a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate basic technology.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing/material handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure loaders and dryers function properly at molding cells during shift.
• Respond to alarms on dryers, loaders, and grinders.
• Transport dryers, gaylords, and bins to molding cells.
• Replace finished run material with new material and clean setup areas.
• Clean and set up regrinding equipment at presses.
• Perform routine maintenance on drying, loading, and grinding equipment.
• Move material from warehouse to staging areas as needed.
• Maintain order in the main material handling area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Organizational skills

Ability to follow instructions

Operate basic technology

Good driving record

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About this position

About Team 1 Plastics

Team 1 Plastics is a world-class custom plastic injection-molding company located in Albion, Michigan. For nearly four decades, we’ve partnered with leading global automotive and transportation manufacturers to deliver high-precision plastic components with exceptional quality, speed, and consistency.

Founded in 1987 by three young plastic-engineering entrepreneurs, Team 1 Plastics has grown into a highly automated, technology-driven organization known for its commitment to innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement. Our modern facility operates 24/7 and features advanced robotics, automation, and a full range of injection-molding equipment, giving our team the tools they need to succeed.

Why People Choose to Work at Team 1 Plastics

• Stable, growing company with deep roots in the automotive industry
• Hands-on training and development —we invest in growing talent from within
• Cutting-edge manufacturing environment with robotics and modern systems
• A culture built on teamwork, integrity, and problem-solving
• Opportunities to work with industry-leading customers
• A leadership team that values people as much as performance

Team 1 Plastics continues to expand, upgrade equipment, and evolve with new technologies—and we’re always looking for great people to join our team. If you’re seeking a place where you can build a long-term career, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking culture, you’ll find your place here.

About the role

The Material Handler plays a critical role in keeping production supplied with the materials, equipment, and support needed to operate efficiently. This position prepares and delivers raw materials to manufacturing areas, blends colorants and regrind, manages runners and scrap, and cleans and sets up drying, loading, grinding, and blending equipment. Responsibilities include responding to equipment alarms, staging materials and packaging, supporting mold changeovers, performing routine equipment maintenance, and maintaining an organized material-handling area. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, have strong attention to detail, and take pride in keeping materials flowing accurately and efficiently, this role is a great fit.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

What you'll do

• Ensure proper functioning of loaders and dryers at molding cells throughout the shift.
• Tend to any alarms related to dryers, loaders, and grinders.
• Transport dryers, gaylords, and bins to molding cells.
• Remove completed run material from press and replace with new material.
• Clean press loading system during tool changeovers.
• Clean and set up regrinding equipment at presses.
• Retrieve full runner bins and replace with empty runner bins.
• Load full runner gaylords onto scrap trailer.
• Blend materials using the Tumbler.
• Pre-dry material as necessary.
• Set up gravimetric blending equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on all drying, loading, and grinding equipment.
• Request material and packaging to be brought from warehouse and move to the proper staging area.
• Maintain order of main plant material handling area.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Valid Drivers License
• Good driving record
• Solid basic math skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to operate basic technology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of computers and applications.
• Prior work in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in material handling.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequent lifting, bending, and stooping while carrying a load.
• Ability to stand and walk for a 8 hour shift.
• Ability to lift or maneuver 55 pounds.