Evening Material Handler – 2nd Shift (Plastics)

Team 1 Plastics; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Team 1 Plastics in Albion, Michigan, is hiring a Material Handler to ensure continuous production flow. You will supply materials, manage loaders and dryers, monitor alarms, and assist with molding cell operations in a fast-paced plant.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and strong math, detail, and organizational skills. Prior manufacturing experience is a plus; the shift is Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of computers and applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate material handling.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure loaders and dryers function properly at molding cells throughout the shift.
• Respond to alarms related to dryers, loaders, and grinders.
• Transport dryers, gaylords, and bins to molding cells.
• Remove completed run material and replace with new material.
• Clean press loading system during tool changeovers.
• Clean and set up regrinding equipment at presses.
• Retrieve and swap runner bins; manage scrap trailer.
• Blend materials using the Tumbler and pre-dry material as needed.
• Set up gravimetric blending equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Request material and packaging from warehouse to staging area and maintain area order.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Good driving record

Math skills

Attention to detail

Operate basic technology

Organizational skills

Follow written and verbal instructions

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Team 1 Plastics in Albion, Michigan, is hiring a Material Handler to ensure continuous production flow. You will supply materials, manage loaders and dryers, monitor alarms, and assist with molding cell operations in a fast-paced plant.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and strong math, detail, and organizational skills. Prior manufacturing experience is a plus; the shift is Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.