Production Specialist I: Materials Handling & QC

TekniPlex; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekni-Plex in Dublin, VA is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our manufacturing team. You will operate railcar unloading processes and coordinate with purchasing to replace cars as needed.

You will work with BAAN, Excel and other computer systems, read silo levels, manage pump and manifold sequences, and maintain accurate paperwork while following GMP, HACCP and safety rules. This position requires outdoor work and willingness to relocate if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receive and release rail cars.
• Work with computers, tablets with BAAN, POP, Excel and other computer programs.
• Deliver via pump system the correct material into the correct silo.
• Take daily silo readings from E-Bob.
• Compare Silo Levels / Measurements to previous day to know what product to unload.
• Monitor E-Bob system to keep from over filling silos.
• Know and determine what product is in each silo.
• Recognize proper connections from railcar to manifold to pump to silo.
• Understand and make proper adjustments of rail car manifold.
• Monitor Vacuum and Pressure gauges.
• Know the proper sequence of railcar valves to open for unloading.
• Communicate regularly with the purchasing department to replace cars as needed.
• Accurately fill out paperwork and verify all information matches cars and material samples as required.
• Work with little to no supervision.
• Obtain resin samples for quality samples for quality dept.
• Troubleshoot any problems during daily operations.
• Clean or replace filters as needed.
• Monitor oil levels in the vacuum pump and replace as needed.
• Work outside in weather (sometimes extreme conditions).
• Proper use of fall protection system must be worn when on railcars (NO fear of heights or walking on top of cars)
• Follow all HACCP and good manufacturing practices (GMP’s)
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws
• Report accidents, unsafe conditions that may jeopardize the integrity of self, fellow workers, machines or installations, to the shift advisor, production manager or safety manager.
• Support inventory activities when required.
• Support fellow workers in any activity required by the supervisor or production manager.
• Perform other related duties that contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by the supervisor.

Job description

Tekni-Plex in Dublin, VA is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our manufacturing team. You will operate railcar unloading processes and coordinate with purchasing to replace cars as needed.

You will work with BAAN, Excel and other computer systems, read silo levels, manage pump and manifold sequences, and maintain accurate paperwork while following GMP, HACCP and safety rules. This position requires outdoor work and willingness to relocate if necessary.