Wilbert Inc. 2nd Shift Material Handler

Wilbert Plastic Services; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k matching

Job summary

WILBERT INC is seeking a production helper in Minnesota to tend plastic molding machines and prepare materials for production. You will move materials, stage supplies, and assist with mold changes while maintaining safe, organized work areas.

This role emphasizes inventory control, material handling, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation and safe handling of materials.
• Inventory control and material movement within staging and production areas.
• Attention to safety procedures and proper equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workstations prior to production start.
• Study production schedule to determine material and product requirements.
• Move stock to/from staging areas and production zones using equipment or manually.
• Provide raw materials to presses for color and mold changes.
• Ensure raw materials stay stocked for each shift and manage packaging supplies.
• Lead cleanup and setup activities for machines and work areas.
• Track inventory and perform routine forklift inspections and reporting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Job description

WILBERT INC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Responsible for tending plastic molding machines, such as injection molding or thermoforming, to ensure raw materials are prepared and available to meet production schedule. Assist in the removal and clean up of raw material after production run.

Role and Responsibilities

Tasks may vary based on assignment.

• Assist with the preparation of workstations prior to starting production.
• Study production schedule to determine material and product requirements, movements and deliveries.
• Move stock to and from staging area/gate area and production areas either manually or using equipment such as forklift.
• Bring raw material to press locations for color changes and mold changes.
• Stage materials in dryers several hours before mold changes, reducing downtime.
• Identify all materials that have been staged for production.
• Obtain the necessary packaging supplies and components as necessary.
• Ensure that raw material supplies including concentrates for each workstation scheduled on the shift stay full.
• Return any unused or not needed material back to staging/gate and assist with workstation clean up.
• Notify technicians and quarantine any material that is contaminated and/or questionable.Set up grinders to reclaim scrap and oversee the grinding of scrap materials.
• Move auxiliary equipment to the machines when needed and away when not needed.
• Assist in mold set ups when team is loading and unloading molds or fixtures.
• Move finished product to staging/gate once quality disposition has been completed.
• On completion of the job, ensure all unused packaging and material is correctly identified and returned to staging/gate.
• Correctly identify scrap gaylords and move from the work center once the gaylord is full or the job is completed.
• Lead machine clean-up efforts ensuring that raw materials will not be damaged or contaminated.
• Properly scan raw material, components, WIP and or finished goods, as required, for movement within the building.
• Maintain filters, dryers, drying ovens, vacuum stations and grinders.
• Assist with inventory preparation and counting.
• Responsible for recordkeeping related to inventory and lot to lot traceability.
• Perform routine inspection of forklift equipment and notify supervisor/management of needed repairs.
• Safely use forklifts and other equipment needed for job task.
• Observe all safety requirements and maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition.

Pay Range

$20.61 - $25.19

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.