Material Handler and Machine Operator

JobSquad; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSquad in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Material Handler and Machine Operator to join the day shift. The role combines forklift operation, material handling, and machine operation to produce plastic products in a fast-paced environment.

You will work safely, inspect bottles for defects, assemble pallets, and assist with mold and neck finish changes as required. Overtime opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift experience and operate material handling equipment safely.
• Visually inspect bottles for defects and report nonconforming product.
• Pack finished goods onto pallets and load trailers for deliveries.
• Maintain organized, clean production areas and manage dunnage stock.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and perform rework/sorting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Efficient operation of machines to produce plastic products per specifications.
• Work safely and report safety issues to supervision.
• Visually inspect bottles for defects and report_nonconforming product as directed.
• Pack finished goods onto pallets or drive forklift when short-staffed.
• Set up, repair, and troubleshoot equipment and processes; assist mold changes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Quality inspection

Material handling

Troubleshooting

Tools

Forklift experience

Pallet jack

Job description

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Material Handler and Machine Operator to work at a company located in the Fort Worth, TX area!

Job Title: Material Handler and Machine Operator

Job Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits: Day Shift - 8 hours with some overtime Pay $20 p/hr

Job Description: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Handler:

• Works safely, notifying leads and or management of safety issues or concerns. . Previous forklift experience
• Visually inspects bottles for defects and notifies team management of nonconforming product.
• Pack finished goods onto pallets or drive forklift
• Maintains appropriate levels of prepared Dunnage for Production packaging.
• Ensures product is properly labelled and recorded
• Monitors production as totes or pallets fill, removing, closing, ticketing and placing in warehouse
• Supports crew where needed.
• Keeps production area organized and clean
• May load raw material (resin, preforms, etc.)
• Pulls stock, fills out shipping manifest and loads trailers for deliveries.
• Disposes of scrap and recycling – may utilize bailers or grinders
• May perform rework/sorting duties. Ability to carry/and or maneuver up to 75 lbs

Machine Operator:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficient operation of machines and other associated equipment to successfully produce plastic products according to specification
• Works safely, notifying leads and/or management of safety issues or concerns.
• Visually inspects bottles for defects and notifies team management of nonconforming product as directed frequency requires.
• Pack finished goods onto pallets or drive forklift as needed when short staffed
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Set up, repair, and troubleshoot equipment and processes
• Troubleshooting Skills related to mechanical, pneumatic, electrical or hydraulic issues (if applicable)
• Perform material handling procedures as required
• Perform and assist with mold and neck finish changes as required
• Assist and perform adjustments to meet quality specifications and/or cycle efficiency

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