Material Handler

Metacycle; Prairie Grove (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Metacycle in Prairie Grove, AR is seeking staff to monitor injection molding machines and manage material movements through IQMS. You will ensure regrind usage, label printing, and accurate part/box quantities while transferring products to the warehouse as runs complete.

The role requires basic math, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds and work in a noisy, temperature-fluctuating environment. Forklift certification is a plus and on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with internal teams.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time, as applicable.
• Can complete basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and counting
• Can complete assigned tasks to quality standards with minimal supervision
• Able to obtain and maintain all necessary certifications such as but not limited to forklift certifications
• Ability to push, lift and/or carry up to 45 pounds as needed
• Ability to mix upwards of 1,800 pounds of material by hand as needed
• Ability to work in an area with temperature fluctuation - at times extreme heat
• Ability to work in area where noise levels are high enough to cause employees to shout to be heard above noise level
• Ability to work in area where there is exposure to various fumes, odors, and dust at all times

Responsibilities

• Monitor Injection Molding machines and Secondary production for needed materials and deliver as needed.
• Ensure correct usage of regrind is being used
• Blend material based on BOM details as needed
• Ensure all material movements are properly transferred in IQMS immediately, from existing location to new location
• Responsible to print labels for product ensuring accurate part numbers and box quantities
• Ensure completed product is scanned to the machine or secondary location throughout the duration of shift
• As skids are completed and at the end of a run, ensure product is physically transferred to the warehouse and properly scanned in IQMS
• When production runs are completed, ensure all raw materials are removed and transferred to the warehouse and properly scanned in IQMS
• Ensure all previous materials are removed prior to brining in the next production run materials to avoid mix-ups
• Notify Inventory Manager of inventory discrepancies and troubleshoot to help resolve
• Notify Inventory Manager when inventories are low as compared to past quantities
• Complete all required paperwork timely and completely

Skills

Communication

Computer usage

Basic math

Quality-focused

Team collaboration

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Prairie Grove - Prairie Grove, AR 72753, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Manufacturing, Monitor Injection Molding machines and Secondary production for needed materials and deliver as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct usage of regrind is being used
• Blend material based on BOM details as needed
• Ensure all material movements are properly transferred in IQMS immediately, from existing location to new location
• Responsible to print labels for product ensuring accurate part numbers and box quantities
• Ensure completed product is scanned to the machine or secondary location throughout the duration of shift
• As skids are completed and at the end of a run, ensure product is physically transferred to the warehouse and properly scanned in IQMS
• When production runs are completed, ensure all raw materials are removed and transferred to the warehouse and properly scanned in IQMS
• Ensure all previous materials are removed prior to brining in the next production run materials to avoid mix-ups
• Notify Inventory Manager of inventory discrepancies and troubleshoot to help resolve
• Notify Inventory Manager when inventories are low as compared to past quantities
• Complete all required paperwork timely and completely

Qualifications

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with internal teams.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time, as applicable.
• Can complete basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and counting
• Can complete assigned tasks to quality standards with minimal supervision
• Able to obtain and maintain all necessary certifications such as but not limited to forklift certifications
• Ability to push, lift and/or carry up to 45 pounds as needed
• Ability to mix upwards of 1,800 pounds of material by hand as needed
• Ability to work in an area with temperature fluctuation - at times extreme heat
• Ability to work in area where noise levels are high enough to cause employees to shout to be heard above noise level
• Ability to work in area where noise levels are high enough to cause employees to shout to be heard above noise level
• Ability to work in area where there is exposure to various fumes, odors, and dust at all times