Material Handler

Steinwall, Inc.; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401k

Medical

Job summary

Steinwall, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler in Minnesota to compile and maintain plastic resin, finished goods inventory, and status information to support efficient movement of materials between production areas.

The role involves reading schedules and work orders, transferring materials, verifying identifications, and preparing resins for production. A high school diploma or GED is required, with injection molding experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior plastic injection molding experience preferred.
• Stable work history with reliable attendance.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and perform basic math.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules, inventories, and work orders to determine material type and quantity required.
• Ensure transfer of materials from stock to production areas.
• Verify identifications, weights, and moisture levels to maintain material integrity.
• Prepare and dry plastic resin to specifications.
• Set up and maintain material equipment for production runs.
• Mix resins and colorants as required.
• Stage materials at workstations and assist in grinding scrap plastic parts.
• Operate grinders and maintain drying/ grinding equipment.
• Assist in press operations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Initiative

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Technical Capacity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Description

Summary/Objective

The material handler position compiles and maintains plastic resin, finished goods inventory, and status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

1. Reads production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority.
2. Ensures the transfer of materials from stock area to production areas.
3. Maintains integrity of all materials by verifying product identifications, weights, and moisture analysis.
4. Dries plastic resin to specifications.
5. Sets up and maintains all material equipment throughout production runs.
6. Mixes thermoplastic resins and colorants.
7. Stages all materials to the work station including resin, packaging, inserts, etc.
8. Uses grinders to grind scrap plastic parts and runners.
9. Cleans drying and grinding equipment.
10. Assists in press operation as needed.

Competencies

1. Communication
2. Decision Making
3. Initiative
4. Organizational Skills
5. Teamwork
6. Technical Capacity

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. At times, fumes from burnt plastic may be present. The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.

Physical Demands

The employee is required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. It is possible the employee will need to stoop, kneel, or crouch down. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 35 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Steinwall runs a 10x4 shift model (10 hour days, 4 days a week). The shift we are hiring for is Monday-Thursday, 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. 40 hours per week.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education and Experience

Prior plastic injection molding experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Stable work history
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and do basic math
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WAGE TRANSPARENCY DISCLAIMER:

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

The salary range for this position is: $19.00 - $24.00. This range reflects the base salary for this position. We have other benefits associated with this position which include: Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, 401k, Medical, Dental, Health Savings Account, LegalShield, Lifestyle Benefits, Employer-paid Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.