Material Handler

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a role focused on supplying resin and recycled materials for injection molding. This position involves operating forklifts, managing inventory, and ensuring production runs smoothly. The company prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and community, creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive. Join a team that values your contributions and helps you grow while making a positive impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts).
• Capable of lifting, pushing, and moving 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and stage raw materials for production.
• Operate forklift and monitor material levels in silos.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization standards.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Basic Maintenance Tasks

Tools

Grinder

Pelletizer

Metal Separator

Job description

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people, like you, are celebrated for doing their best work. Rehrig Pacific has grown to meet the needs of our industry consumers across the country and internationally. We are constantly creating innovative solutions to transcend the new standards set forth by our customers. We find true fulfillment in helping others, both within the Rehrig Pacific family and in our communities. As servant leaders, we lead by example.

The purpose of this role is to supply resin and recycled material to all injection-molding machines.

B Shift Hours: 6am-6:30pm

Areas of Accountabilities

1. Receive inbound raw materials from rail car, bulk truck, and/or pallet loaded gaylords; verify paperwork and transfer material to silos.
2. Stage materials at injection molding machines for use in production.
3. Operate forklift to transport materials from one location to another; perform forklift inspections.
4. Monitor levels of material in silos to ensure they are full.
5. Ensure the correct material blends (virgin resin, regrind, color) are run by loading new material into the blender for job changes and performing checks throughout the shift.
6. Effectively and safely operate grinder, pelletizer, and metal separator/material cleaning machines.
7. Maintain organization and cleanliness standards (5S).
8. Assist other team members (forklift operators, machine operators) by filling in during breaks or helping complete tasks (loading trailers, moving product).
9. May be asked to pull accessories (handles, wheels, etc.) or specialty components from the warehouse and transport them to production.
10. May be asked to test regrind; take samples, go to lab, do melt index test, visually inspect.
11. Maintain materials inventory (resin, color, regrind) by stocking, labeling, and reordering as instructed.
12. May perform basic maintenance tasks such as changing filters, calibrating scales, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

1. Proven ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts).
2. Capable of lifting, pushing, and moving 50+ lbs.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.