Production Material Handler (Water Spider) - 2nd Shift

US Farathane; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Career growth opportunities

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Material Handler (Water Spider) to support our plastics manufacturing operations. The role involves material handling, stocking presses, housekeeping, and ensuring a safe and efficient production floor.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and reading skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer; eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and recognize numbers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

Responsibilities

• Put away finished product correctly.
• Perform housekeeping duties per standards.
• Keep presses stocked with totes and skids.
• Maintain returnable storage area stock.
• Keep front wall/aisles clear.
• Remove stock and equipment from presses during mold changes.
• Keep returnable lids picked up.
• Follow and enforce safety standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Plant Supervision.

Skills

Math skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Multi-tasking

Hi-Lo experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

US Farathane is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Material Handler (Water Spider).

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Put away finished product correctly
• Perform all Housekeeping duties in conformance to the Housekeeping Verification
• Keep presses stocked with totes and skids
• Keep returnable storage area stocked
• Keep front wall, front aisle, and back aisle clear at all times
• Remove all stock, packaging, and assembly equipment from the press at the time of all mold changes
• Keep returnable lids picked up
• Follow and enforce safety standards for the operations
• Any other duties as assigned by Plant Supervision

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Hi-lo experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to recognize numbers and not transpose digits.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to drive a forklift truck or operate a pallet jack. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, demonstrate depth perception and have good hand –eye coordination.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks are usually performed indoors in a manufacturing environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

Who is US Farathane?

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPEs and TPOs as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• $150 Referral Bonuses
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled Environment

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.