Material Handler

PRISM Plastics, Inc.; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Plastics, Inc. in Meadville, PA, is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to stock and move materials for our plastics manufacturing and assembly lines.

The role involves monitoring material levels, assisting with press operations, and helping maintain a safe, clean work environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic math, reading, and computer skills, plus the ability to operate scales, pallet jacks, forklifts and IQMS.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement concepts used in material handling.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and procedures.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, packaging materials, and injection molding basics.
• Ability to operate scales, calculator, pallet jack, forklift, box truck, hand tools, and ladder.
• Experience with IQMS or similar ERP system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supplies specified raw materials and packaging supplies for scheduled production runs.
• Accurately documents material inventory and finished goods changes per policy.
• Maintains knowledge of locations and specifications of materials used in production.
• Cleans and stores auxiliary equipment per manufacturer directions and company policy.
• Operates and maintains fork lifts according to policy.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Reading and Comprehension

Basic Computer Skills

Materials & Injection Molding Know

Use of scales, pallets, forklift

IQMS experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Prism Plastics, 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.

Position Summary: The material handler supplies and maintains job specific material in our plastics manufacturing and assembly environment in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring material levels at each press, removing finished goods from pressroom, stocking supplies, and helping to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Supplies specified raw material (s) and packaging supplies for scheduled production runs.
• Accurately documents changes in material inventories and finished goods according to company policy/ procedure.
• Has, acquires and maintains knowledge of proper locations, mixing basics and specifications of raw material (s) and supplies needed for production runs.
• Cleans and stores auxiliary equipment according to manufacturer’s directions/ company policy.
• Maintains and operates fork lifts according to company policy.

Training And Work Experience Requirements Or Preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Basic Math Skills and Functions
• Reading and Comprehension Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic Materials and Injection Molding Knowledge
• Ability to use scales, calculator, pallet jack, fork lift, box truck, hand tools, and ladder
• Ability to work in IQMS

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Essential Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor
• Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Accommodation as required for reading computer screens and documentation

Working Conditions Employee May Be Subject To

• Safety glasses required when completing certain tasks in shop
• Breathing fumes, dust and mist
• Work performed in office environment with occasional need to be present on manufacturing floor
• Minimal travel required
• Valid Driver’s license required

Additional Comments

• The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

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.