Material Handler

Iceberg Enterprises; Sturgis Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Iceberg Enterprises is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for our Sturgis, MI facility. The role involves manual labor in a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment, handling material verification, movement, and color-change processes.

Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety are essential. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of related experience; bilingual Spanish/English is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Credentials required.
• 6 months to 1 year of direct experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics, is required.
• Lean manufacturing principles familiarity is highly desired.
• ERP/MRP systems familiarity is highly desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desired.
• Basic reading and communication skills in English are required.
• Basic math skills and the ability to count are required.
• Experience using hand and power tools is highly desired.
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct materials and components are used (calcium, colorant, regrind, virgin material).
• Move materials in and out to maintain press uptime.
• Handle color changes and cleaning of systems, drains, hoppers, filters, and blenders.
• Monitor material flow and labeling; ensure proper storage back into inventory.
• Assist with breaks and general housekeeping in grinder and mechanical rooms.
• Manage propane storage and fills; monitor grinders for purge and scrap.
• Ensure accurate batch sizes and calibration to avoid overfill; maintain clean areas around presses.
• Regular attendance and adherence to shift schedule.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic math skills

Strong organizational skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Material Handler

FULL TIME Manual Labor Sturgis, MI, US

Salary Range: $20.39 To $20.39 Hourly

J ob Scope

This role performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for verifying the “blenders” have the correct calcium, colorant, regrind and virgin material
• Move material in and out as required to prevent down time on the press
• Responsible for color changes that occur on the machines, including cleaning the system, draining the regrind, hoppers, filters and blenders
• Responsible for checking material flow
• Support giving breaks as needed
• Pick up the cardboard properly dispose of
• Clean the grinder room and the mechanical room in the Blow Mold department.
• Manage propane tank storage and fills
• Monitor grinders and assist with grinding purge and scrap
• Ensure all color materials are properly labeled and put back into the racks in inventory when a color change is made.
• Understands material codes, scale calibration and batch size and how to set the amount so it will not build up too high and interfere with the pinch tube.
• Keep area clean between the back side of the presses and the wall or the aisle area behind the presses.
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance pattern

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED credentials is required
• 6 months – 1 year of direct experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics, is required.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is highly desired
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is highly desired
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, is highly desired
• Basic reading and communication skills in English is required
• Basic math skills and the ability to count is required
• Experience using hand and power tools is highly desired
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability

Physical Requirements

• Typical manufacturing environment
• 8-hour, onsite schedule. Remote work is not available
• Frequent speaking
• Constant combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Constant gross and fine manipulation
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, crouching, kneeling

J ob Scope

This role performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for verifying the “blenders” have the correct calcium, colorant, regrind and virgin material
• Move material in and out as required to prevent down time on the press
• Responsible for color changes that occur on the machines, including cleaning the system, draining the regrind, hoppers, filters and blenders
• Responsible for checking material flow
• Support giving breaks as needed
• Pick up the cardboard properly dispose of
• Clean the grinder room and the mechanical room in the Blow Mold department.
• Manage propane tank storage and fills
• Monitor grinders and assist with grinding purge and scrap
• Ensure all color materials are properly labeled and put back into the racks in inventory when a color change is made.
• Understands material codes, scale calibration and batch size and how to set the amount so it will not build up too high and interfere with the pinch tube.
• Keep area clean between the back side of the presses and the wall or the aisle area behind the presses.
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance pattern

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED credentials is required
• 6 months – 1 year of direct experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics, is required.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is highly desired
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is highly desired
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, is highly desired
• Basic reading and communication skills in English is required
• Basic math skills and the ability to count is required
• Experience using hand and power tools is highly desired
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability

Physical Requirements

• Typical manufacturing environment
• 8-hour, onsite schedule. Remote work is not available
• Frequent speaking
• Constant combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Constant gross and fine manipulation
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, crouching, kneeling

1st shift 6:45 am-3:00 pm; Monday - Friday