Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Elevate Solutions Group LLC; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Solutions Group LLC, located near the Atlanta metro, seeks an Injection Molding Material Handler to support the molding department with resin and colorant materials. The role emphasizes accurate inventory control, safe material handling, and maintaining clean work areas.

The candidate will operate multiple forklift types, load and relocate materials to IMM, monitor bulk shipments, and support preventive maintenance while following safety policies and procedures. 2nd shift, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift license.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to walk or stand 100% of the shift.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Monitors receipt and loading of bulk resin shipments.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials, colorant and packaging.
• Relocate resin and colorant to injection molding machines for production.
• Process scrap material for grinding or recycling.
• Perform PM on pumps and filters for central vacuum system.
• Maintain corrugate, pallets and other job supplies in production areas.
• Drain hoppers and clean molding machines for resin and job changes.
• Clean out dryers and grinders for job changes.
• Maintain clean material areas with no parts or pellets on floors.
• Ensure scrap bins are properly labeled and used.
• Maintain safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Attention to detail

Work independently

Positive attitude

MS Office basics

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Reach forklift

Cherry picker

Job description

Description

Elevate Solutions Group is a rapidly growing provider of Custom Plastic Injection Molding and Integrated Supply Chain solutions. Strategically located just outside the Atlanta Metro area, the company has evolved from a niche market provider to an industry leader with state-of-the-art technologies for manufacturing.

The company enjoys a remarkably high employee retention rate due in large part to its dynamic, team-based culture, integrity, and values. The Injection Molding Material Handler will work with minimal supervision in the injection molding department to properly maintain the resin and colorant materials.

Overview and Responsibilities

• 1. Monitors receipt and loading of bulk truck shipments of resin and colorant.
• 2. Manage inventory levels of all raw materials, colorant and packaging.
• 3. Relocates resin and colorant materials to injection molding machines (IMM) for use in production.
• 4. Processes scrap material for grinding and/or recycling.
• 5. Perform PM on pumps and filters for central vacuum system.
• 6. Maintain corrugate, pallets and other job supplies in production areas.
• 7. Drain hoppers and clean molding machines for resin and job changeovers.
• 8. Clean out dryers and grinders for job changes.
• 9. Maintain good housekeeping by ensuring material areas are clean with no parts and/or pellets are on floors or equipment.
• 10. Ensure all scrap bins are properly labeled and utilized, including purge/scrap gaylords and colored bins at each IMM.
• 11. Maintain safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 2pm - 10:30pm (30 Minute unpaid lunch)
• Inside working conditions.
• . 40% forklift operations / 60 % work performed on foot
• . Must have experience operating multiple types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, reach, and cherry picker equipment.
• No travel. Will need reliable transportation.
• Must be able to walk or stand 100% of the shift.
• Ability to squat/kneel frequently and reach up/down 100% of the shift. Requires full range of motion to frequently bend at waist and twist the torso when locating materials.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Visual Acuity: Close viewing to read labels at close distance.

Essential Skills & Personal Qualities

• Good written/spoken English language skills
• Forklift license required with ability to utilize sit down forklifts and pickers
• Perform tasks accurately and efficiently with excellent attention-to-detail is a must.
• Work independently without direct supervision and handle multiple projects and tasks.
• Keep a positive attitude; be respectful to coworkers, customers and managers.
• Ideally but not mandatory: use a PC and MS Office software (e.g. add codes to Excel, update and print Word)

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.