Material Handler

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a dedicated material handler to support our injection molding operations. The role involves receiving raw materials, operating forklifts, and ensuring inventory accuracy. Join a company committed to sustainability and a culture that celebrates teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound raw materials and verify paperwork.
• Operate forklift to transport materials and perform inspections.
• Maintain materials inventory by stocking and labeling.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Inventory Management

Job description

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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.

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 material 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

• Proven ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts).
• 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.