Plastics Material Handler: Quality, Re-Grind & Changeovers

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics is seeking a Technical Material Handler to join our team. You will perform quality checks, adjust processing equipment, and re-grind materials to support efficient production and consistent product quality. Six months of material handler experience in manufacturing is preferred.

The position requires a flexible 12-hour rotating day/night shift with overtime. Candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude, be able to obtain a forklift certificate, maintain a neat, safe

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain a forklift certificate
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of re-grind preferred
• Ability to successfully complete the material handler training program
• Flexible work schedule including 12-hour rotating day/night shifts and overtime

Responsibilities

• Checks machines to verify correct materials are used and silos assigned to each machine
• Ensures forklift is operational and safe by daily safety inspection
• Reviews production schedule for color and material changes
• Utilizes maximum amount of re-grind without compromising quality
• Prepares materials for efficient changeover
• Plans color changes and executes with minimal scrap
• Maintains adequate quantities of re-grind in machines
• Removes unused re-grind, weighs, tags, and stores
• Removes and cleans vacuum filters daily
• Teardown and cleaning of hoppers and weighing scales
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates loading systems
• Performs quality checks at prescribed intervals to ensure color usage
• Makes adjustments to equipment to improve product quality
• Ensures proper labeling and storage of reground material
• Assists in training new employees
• Maintains a neat, clean, and safe work area

Skills

Verbal communication

Forklift certification

Organizational skills

Mechanical aptitude

Re-grind knowledge

Training program completion

Flexible schedule

Job description

Schaefer Plastics is seeking a Technical Material Handler to join our team. You will perform quality checks, adjust processing equipment, and re-grind materials to support efficient production and consistent product quality. Six months of material handler experience in manufacturing is preferred.

The position requires a flexible 12-hour rotating day/night shift with overtime. Candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude, be able to obtain a forklift certificate, maintain a neat, safe