Plastics Material Handler: Quality, Re-Grind & Forklift

SCHAEFER PLASTICS NA LLC; Lodi Junction (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer Plastics NA LLC in Lodi, CA is hiring a Technical Material Handler for plastics manufacturing. The role involves quality checks, adjusting equipment, and managing re-grind materials to support production schedules.

Candidates should have at least six months of material handler experience and be able to obtain a forklift certificate. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and moving machinery.

Qualifications

• Six months of previous material handler experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain a company forklift certificate.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; knowledge of re-grind preferred.
• Ability to complete the material handler training program.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including 12‑hour rotating day/night shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily forklift safety inspection to ensure operability.
• Checks machines for correct materials and silo assignments.
• Reviews production schedule for color and material changes.
• Utilizes re-grind efficiently without compromising quality.
• Prepares materials for smooth changeovers and minimal scrap.
• Plans color changes and ensures adequate quantities of re-grind in machines.

Skills

Forklift certification

Organizational skills

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Re-grind knowledge

Training ability

Flexible schedule

Overtime willingness

Job description

Schaefer Plastics NA LLC in Lodi, CA is hiring a Technical Material Handler for plastics manufacturing. The role involves quality checks, adjusting equipment, and managing re-grind materials to support production schedules.

Candidates should have at least six months of material handler experience and be able to obtain a forklift certificate. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and moving machinery.