Material Handler 1 -2nd Shift (2 pm - 10 pm)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Intek Plastics is seeking a Material Handler to monitor hoppers, manage material flow, and track shipping tickets on their shift. You will trim and organize parts, mix compounds, and ensure correct order numbering and destinations are applied.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to read a tape measure. You will support operators, maintain safety practices, and assist other departments as needed in a 8–12 hour shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good reading, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math abilities and ability to read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Trim and organize parts.
• Maintain extrusion lines with appropriate materials.
• Assemble boxes and package material.
• Inspect profiles for defects.
• Sort and fill grinder with usable scrap.
• Confirm materials needing to be dried are in the driers at the appropriate time.
• Assure the lengths of the lineal extrusions.
• Support operators with the Epicor paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Utilize forklift; if approved and trained.
• Assist in other departments as assigned, perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow all Intek safety procedures and expectations.
• Support the Intek Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with the Quality System Manual.

Skills

Organizational skills

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Mathematical skills

Attendance history

Tape measure reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Intek Plastics specializes in designing, manufacturing, assembling, and delivering a wide variety of customized plastic extrusions in the Fenestration, Hydroponic, Lighting, Refrigeration, and Power Management Industries.

Overview

Material Handler watches a group of extruders, while monitoring the amount of material in the hoppers and stacking profiles onto the rack and/or basket. Also keep track of shipping tickets as far as the amount that was run on their shift and make sure the right order number is on the ticket and where it is being sent.

Responsibilities

• Trim and organize parts.
• Mix compounds, order compounds and maintain the hoppers.
• Complete labels for all parts.
• Maintain extrusion lines with appropriate materials.
• Assemble boxes and package material.
• Inspect profiles for defects.
• Sort and fill grinder with usable scrap.
• Confirm materials needing to be dried are in the driers at the appropriate time.
• Assure the lengths of the lineal extrusions.
• Support operators with the Epicor paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Utilize forklift; if approved and trained.
• Assist in other departments as assigned, perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow all Intek safety procedures and expectations.
• All employees are expected to support the Intek Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with our Quality System Manual and Documented Procedure.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Skills:

• Good organizational skills.
• Effective reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Acceptable history of attendance and performance.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.

Responsibility for Work of Others:

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift (weekly) up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 65 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, twist and carry tools or materials over the course of 8 – 12-hour shift; while supporting 24-hour/5-day per week plant operations.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.