Material Handler

RTP Company; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is seeking an on-site Production Operator in Orange, Texas to manage conveying and packaging processes, and to mix additives on select products. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and housekeeping while handling raw materials and operating related equipment.

The position requires lifting up to 60 lbs, standing for long periods, and overtime as needed. A strong adherence to safety rules and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Must thrive in a fast-paced, high-speed production setting.
• Able to operate/monitor equipment and maintain quality.
• Must read and follow manuals and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Convey and package products on the production line.
• Mix additives as required for certain products and hand-load materials.
• Monitor conveyors and printers to ensure proper operation and quality.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Forklift operation

English reading/writing

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is responsible for all aspects of conveying and packaging product; mix additives required on certain products; hand loading and dumping various raw materials. Responsible for quality, safety, and housekeeping.

Work Schedule

Rotating Dupont Schedule

Responsibilities

• Identify difference between final packaging
• Properly make up boxes
• Sample boxes and mark samples properly
• Monitor printer and ensure proper print quality
• Monitor in-feed and out-feed conveyors and insure proper movement of boxes
• Operate all controls on wash station
• Operate AT01 elevator
• Operate the material hoist
• Hand load additives in AT01 batches
• Maintain level in additive tanks
• Update records on holding tanks on control room board
• Keep up with levels of product in all holding tanks used
• Maintains production materials storage area, including recording material transactions in inventory records and properly storing items
• Perform all required machine cleaning
• Document work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to safely drive forklift
• Read and follow manuals and procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
• Possess a positive attitude
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend
• Willing and able to work in temperature extremes – hot and cold
• Must be able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Education And Experience

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred forklift experience
• Preferred previous manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Regularly

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl,
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, including overhead working
• Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment
• Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Frequently

• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles

Occasionally

• Sit
• Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds.
• Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection

Other

• Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Summary

RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.

EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.