Plastics Materials Handler - 1st Shift, Hands-on Ops

Iceberg Enterprises; Sturgis Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Iceberg Enterprises is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for our Sturgis, MI facility. The role involves manual labor in a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment, handling material verification, movement, and color-change processes.

Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety are essential. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of related experience; bilingual Spanish/English is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Credentials required.
• 6 months to 1 year of direct experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics, is required.
• Lean manufacturing principles familiarity is highly desired.
• ERP/MRP systems familiarity is highly desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desired.
• Basic reading and communication skills in English are required.
• Basic math skills and the ability to count are required.
• Experience using hand and power tools is highly desired.
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct materials and components are used (calcium, colorant, regrind, virgin material).
• Move materials in and out to maintain press uptime.
• Handle color changes and cleaning of systems, drains, hoppers, filters, and blenders.
• Monitor material flow and labeling; ensure proper storage back into inventory.
• Assist with breaks and general housekeeping in grinder and mechanical rooms.
• Manage propane storage and fills; monitor grinders for purge and scrap.
• Ensure accurate batch sizes and calibration to avoid overfill; maintain clean areas around presses.
• Regular attendance and adherence to shift schedule.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic math skills

Strong organizational skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Iceberg Enterprises is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for our Sturgis, MI facility. The role involves manual labor in a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment, handling material verification, movement, and color-change processes.

Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety are essential. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of related experience; bilingual Spanish/English is highly desirable.