Technical Material Handler (Plastics Manufacturing)

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

At Schaefer Plastics, we manufacture industry-leading solutions and drive responsible practices towards a sustainable future for generations to come. As a family-owned company since 1937, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional customer care through high-quality, innovative waste and packaging solutions. Our customers and their satisfaction are paramount to our business; we strive to understand their needs and exceed their expectations at every turn. We are a global injection molding manufacturer, producing durable waste and recycling carts, and pioneering reusable packaging systems that reduce carbon footprints. Our dynamic and inclusive culture fosters personal and professional growth, making us an ideal employer for career advancement.

At Schaefer Plastics, we manufacture industry-leading solutions and drive responsible practices towards a sustainable future for generations to come. As a family-owned company since 1937, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional customer care through high-quality, innovative waste and packaging solutions. Our customers and their satisfaction are paramount to our business; we strive to understand their needs and exceed their expectations at every turn. We are a global injection molding manufacturer, producing durable waste and recycling carts, and pioneering reusable packaging systems that reduce carbon footprints. Our dynamic and inclusive culture fosters personal and professional growth, making us an ideal employer for career advancement.

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Material Handler performs quality checks, makes necessary adjustments to process equipment, and re-grinds materials.

JOB DUTIES

• Checks machines to verify correct materials are being used, and the proper silos are assigned to each machine.
• Ensures forklift is fully operational and safe to operate by performing daily safety inspection.
• Reviews production schedule for color and material changes.
• Utilizes maximum amount of re-grind without negatively impacting quality.
• Prepares materials for efficient changeover.
• Plans color changes and executes with minimal scrap.
• Ensures adequate quantities of re-grind are in machines for processing.
• Removes unused re-grind from production area, weighs, tags, and stores.
• Removes and cleans vacuum filters on a daily basis.
• Utilizes metal Gaylords and dumpers.
• Tears down and cleans all hoppers, both volume metric and weigh scale.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates loading systems.
• Performs quality checks at prescribed intervals to ensure proper color usage.
• Makes adjustments to process equipment to maintain and improve product quality.
• Ensures containers of reground material are clearly and properly labeled and stored.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Maintains work area in a neat, clean, and safe condition.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Six months previous material handler experience in a manufacturing environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain a company 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
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible work schedule, including 12-hour rotating day/night shifts and overtime hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where there is exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and occasional work in high places

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle and/or feel objects, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, see and hear

• Ability to push, pull, lift, carry or otherwise move up to 35 pounds

Schaefer Plastics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.