Molding Material Handler

Precision-Valve; Travelers Rest (SC); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Precision-Valve is looking for a Molding Material Handler to support the molding process, ensuring smooth material flow and clean, organized workspaces. You will assist with line clearances, color changes, and packaging tasks while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires basic computer skills, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• English language proficiency required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and follow safety procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain clean and safe work areas and follow safety protocols.
• Manage material flow and routing for molding operations.
• Assist with box making, packaging, and color changes.
• Scan and relocate finished goods to warehouse and ensure proper labeling.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Flexibility

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Basic computer skills

Descripción del empleo

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position title: Molding Material Handler

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Location: PVNA

Position level: Plant / Molding

Management: No direct reports

Department: Molding

Purpose of the job

The Molding Material Handler supports all areas of the molding process by ensuring the efficient flow of materials, maintaining clean and organized workspaces, and assisting with day-to-day operations. This role helps keep molding operations running safely, smoothly, and at a high level of quality.

Main Responsibilities

Safety and Housekeeping

• Maintain clean and safe work areas at all times.
• Follow safety protocols and report unsafe conditions.
• Clean machines, grinders, conveyors, and McGuires.
• Perform line clearances and clean material rooms and filters.

Material Handling and Flow

• Manage material routing from the overhead system.
• Retrieve colorant from, and return colorant to, the proper racks.
• Sift nylon regrind and maintain organized regrind areas.
• Understand material color codes and ensure all ground materials are properly labeled and covered.
• Use regrind whenever possible and support hand mixes or material samples as required.

Operational Support

• Assist with box making and packaging.
• Perform color changes as instructed.
• Scan and move finished goods to the warehouse.
• Stack finished product on pallets and ensure accurate scanning.
• Support operators and technicians as a team member.
• Stay informed of daily schedules and remain flexible to meet shift needs.

Inventory and Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure materials are correctly routed and maintained to avoid downtime.
• Understand which materials and regrind correspond to specific molds and machines.
• Perform basic equipment-cleanliness tasks and keep assigned machinery areas free of debris.

Main challenges & complexity

• Balance cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.
• Adapt to frequently changing production needs and schedules.
• Manage material flow to support uninterrupted molding operations.

Communication

• Internal contacts: Operators, Technicians, Warehouse personnel, Production Supervisor, and Plant Leadership.
• External contacts: None specified.

Knowledge

• Education / diplomas: High school diploma or GED.
• Professional background: Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Languages: English.
• Tools & software: Basic computer skills.
• Functional skills: Basic math skills and an understanding of material flow and the color-coding system.
• Soft skills: Strong work ethic and attention to detail; ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexibility and adaptability in a production environment; and effective communication and collaboration skills.

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally lift up to 35 pounds, and frequently kneel, bend, and squat.

Additional Notes

This is a general position description. Other specific duties may be assigned as required. This position description is not all-inclusive.

A conviction record of any nature will not necessarily be a bar to employment. In accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal laws, factors such as age at the time of the offense, remoteness of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, time since last convictions, nature of the job sought, rehabilitation effort and other factors will be considered.