3rd Shift Material Handler

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WILBERT INC, part of Marmon Holdings, is seeking a production/operations role in Harrisburg. You will tend plastic molding machines (injection molding/thermoforming), stage materials, and support mold changes to keep production on schedule while following safety protocols.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience or license, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer with on-site work requirement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing preferred.
• Experience using a forklift preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid forklift license to hold position.
• All required WilbertU Courses based on job title.

Responsibilities

• Tend plastic molding machines to meet production schedule (injection molding or thermoforming).
• Assist in prep of workstations prior to starting production.
• Bring raw material to press locations for color changes and mold changes.
• Stage materials in dryers ahead of mold changes to reduce downtime.
• Identify materials staged for production and ensure supplies stay full for each workstation.
• Assist with inventory preparation and counting and with mold setup.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

WILBERT INC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Tend plastic molding machines, such as injection molding or thermoforming, to ensure raw materials are prepared and available to meet production schedule. Assist in the removal and clean up of raw material after production run is complete.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of workstations prior to starting production.
• Bring raw material to press locations for color changes and mold changes
• Stage materials in dryers several hours before mold changes, reducing downtime.
• Identify all materials that have been staged for production.
• Ensure that raw material supplies including concentrates for each workstation scheduled on the shift stay full.
• Return any unused or not needed material back to staging/gate and assist with workstation clean up
• Notify technicians and quarantine any material that is contaminated and/or questionable.
• Control the movement and correct labeling of scrap from machines.
• Set up grinders to reclaim scrap and oversee the grinding of scrap materials.
• Move aux. equipment to the machines when needed and away when not needed.
• Assist in mold set ups
• Maintain filters, dryers, drying ovens, vacuum stations and grinders.
• Assist with inventory preparation and counting.
• Lead machine clean-up efforts ensuring that raw materials will not be damaged or contaminated.
• Responsible for recordkeeping related to inventory and lot to lot traceability.
• Perform routine inspection of forklift equipment and notify supervisor/management of needed repairs
• Safely use forklifts and other equipment needed for job task.
• Observe all safety requirements and maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition.

Injection Molding

• Pre-mix any materials needed.
• Assist in oil spills, keeping area safe.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Experience in plastics manufacturing preferred
• Experience using a forklift preferred
• Must obtain and maintain a valid forklift license to hold position
• All required WilbertU Courses based on job title

Preferred Skills

• Average math skills
• Attention to detail and organization
• Able to work well with others with minimal supervision
• Ability to successful maneuver and operate a forklift truck

Additional Notes

*The above job description is a broadly-based description and is not intended to contain all specifics of a particular job. This description is not a contract for employment. It does not include all aspects of the position such that potential duties assigned by supervisors with the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company’s overall benefit.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.