Material Handler

MME group Inc.; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MME group Inc. is seeking a Material Handler in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota to receive, store, transport and supply materials for daily operations. This hands-on role focuses on keeping production moving efficiently while supporting quality and customer satisfaction.

You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, organize material readiness, follow SOPs, maintain equipment, and help with changeovers. Strong teamwork, safety awareness, and physical endurance are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Possess or be able to develop knowledge of resin/material handling practices.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Professional attitude and work ethic.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, bend, walk, lift, push, pull, and carry up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment.
• Organize and schedule material readiness to meet production schedules; notify supervisor of delays.
• Adhere to SOPs and manufacturer guidelines for material handling, preparation and packing.
• Ensure materials are dry at correct temperatures and dew points; verify equipment functioning properly.
• Verify hopper loaders/dryers are clean before loading resins.
• Maintain machines with adequate materials, cartons and skids for continuous operation.
• Assist with changeovers and notify maintenance for issues affecting quality or safety.
• Support operators with breaks and maintain material equipment and housekeeping.
• Prevent material contamination through proper identification, handling and cleaning methods.
• Support IQMS and ISO standards.
• Produce accurate reports of material use and returns.
• Perform tasks needed to support operations; implement safe work habits.

Job description

Join our team as a Material Handler and play a vital role in keeping production moving efficiently! In this fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll be responsible for safely receiving, storing, transporting, and supplying materials to support daily operations. This hands‑on role is perfect for individuals who enjoy staying active, working as part of a team, and making a direct impact on productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (The broad spectrum of items that the role is ultimately held accountable for at the end of the day. Results.)

• Data / Paperwork.
• BOM compliance
• Work Station compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (The finer details of what the role is assigned for the day‑to‑day activities on the job. Tasks to support results.)

• Maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment.
• Organize and schedule material readiness to meet production schedules notifying the molding supervisor and scheduler of any delays to be encountered relating to material.
• Comply with material identification, handling, preparation and packing per SOP and manufacturers guidelines.
• Ensure materials are drying at the correct temperatures and dew points and equipment is working properly.
• Verify the hopper loaders and/or dryers are clean prior to loading any resins.
• Maintain all machines with adequate amounts of material, cartons, and skids for continuous operation.
• Participate in change‑over when applicable inform supervisor of any maintenance needed, quality and safety issues observed.
• Assist in giving operators breaks, maintaining all material equipment and overall housekeeping.
• Responsible for ensuring that no material contamination occurs in any of the process in the facility through execution of proper material identification, handling and equipment/container cleaning methods.
• Support IQMS and ISO standards.
• Produce accurate reports of material use and returns.
• Perform various tasks as required to support operational necessities.
• Understand and implement safe work habits to prevent potential safety hazards of material cross contamination.
• Responsible for proper implementation of all material handler procedures.

LMA RESPONSIBILITIES: (Leadership, Management, Accountability)

• No

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS: (Seaway Core Values, Education, Training, Certifications, Years of experience, Other skills and abilities, Physical Requirements for the Role, etc.)

• Demonstrates Seaway Plastics Core Values
  • We are customer focused
  • We execute
  • We win together
  • We are respectful
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Possess or able to develop knowledge of the vast requirements for the many types of resin and material used at Seaway.
  • Possesses good communication skills.
  • Demonstrate good mathematical skills.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic
  • This is a physically intense role: will include but not limited to climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 55 lbs. unaided frequently.