Molding Material Handler

Pens.com; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pens.com is looking for a Molding Material Handler to provide essential support in the Injection Molding Department. Responsibilities include managing material handling, compliance with safety regulations, and ensuring a clean working environment. This entry-level role requires mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift heavy materials.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in injection molding material handling.
• Certifications or prior experience operating a forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill hoppers/dryers with material and empty grinders.
• Ensure cleanliness and general appearance of production areas.
• Operate a forklift and report safety concerns.

Skills

Strong mechanical ability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Basic Math Skills

Ability to understand communication

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

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Location: Injection Molding Department

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Molding Material Handler

Reports to: Molding Supervisor

Location: Injection Molding Department

JOB SUMMARY: To provide support to the Molding Team in achieving team goals while assisting the working lead and Department Supervisor in assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with company policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations.
• Fill hoppers/dryers with material.
• Empty grinders.
• pre-dry upcoming materials.
• Clean material loaders, grinders during color and mold changes.
• Ensure the machine is clean and ready for startup.
• Ensure auxiliary equipment is in place for startup.
• Maintain cleanliness and general appearance of storage and production areas.
• Operate a forklift.
• Move finished product to designated inventory staging area as necessary.
• Report safety and housekeeping concerns to the management.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
• Assume responsibilities of the molding team when the Supervisor or working lead isn’t present.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

• Strong mechanical ability.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication.
• Must possess the ability to learn and retain.
• Must be able to problem solve and be quick thinking.
• Basic Math Skills required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or overtime as required.
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift. Certification or Prior experienced preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in injection molding material handling.
  
  
  

Work Environment: This job works in a manufacturing environment, using various molding /production equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand for the entire shift, as well as the ability to bend, twist, push, pull, grasp, and lift material 50 lbs. or more. The employee is regularly required to speak or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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