Material Handler – 3rd shift

Priority Plastics; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Plastics on the production floor is seeking a Material Handler to sustain material feeds and support HDPE molding operations. You will monitor blender settings, regrind, clean hoppers, and ensure machines operate at peak capacity.

Work closely with supervision to manage regrind usage, connect resin lines, handle materials, and perform forklift safety checks at each shift start. Strong communication and basic mechanical aptitude are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred for basic qualifications.
• Must understand material handling and safety procedures on the floor.
• Experience with blender adjustments and regrind management is helpful.
• Ability to read and follow packaging instructions and shop packets.

Responsibilities

• Sustain material feeds and support HDPE molding machines and secondary equipment.
• Monitor and adjust blender settings and regrind at machines as needed.
• Clean material hoppers, vacuum lines, and hopper filters.
• Maintain housekeeping for grinders and blenders and process safety checks.
• Operate forklift and/or pallet jack with safety checks at shift start.
• Coordinate with Supervisor on regrind usage and materials handling.
• Ensure required documentation (shop packets, instructions) is available.
• Connect resin lines to the correct machine; move raw materials as needed.
• Change gaylords and identify for regrind when applicable.

Skills

Material handling

Vacuum systems

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Documentation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position will be required to sustain material feeds and support production floor for HDPE plastics molding machines and secondary equipment to make sure the machines are functioning to its best capacity.

• Must understand the material handling and vacuum systems
• Monitor and make adjustments to blender settings
• Monitor regrind at all machines
• Clean material hoppers, vacuum and hopper filters
• Clean and maintain housekeeping for grinders and blenders
• Required to safely operate a forklift and/or pallet jack and perform safety checks on these items at the beginning of each shift
• Work closely with the Supervisor to manage regrind usage (clean, colored, etc.)
• Ensure required documentation is available for reference purposes (e.g. shop packets, packaging instructions, etc.)
• Connect resin lines to the correct machine
• Bring raw materials (cartons, pallets, colorant, lids) to work areas as needed
• Change gaylords and properly identify for regrind as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED education preferred.
• Must have 1-3 years of prior experience.
• Good written and oral communication, decision making, & problem solving skills required.
• Able to prioritize and organize work with limited supervision.
• Basic mechanical knowledge/ability.
• Must be able to successfully complete forklift certification.