Wilbert Plastic Services 2nd Shift Material Handler

WILBERT INC; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k matching

And more

Job summary

WILBERT INC, part of Marmon Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a production/material handler to support molding operations in Minnesota. The role involves moving raw materials, staging for color and mold changes, and ensuring a smooth production schedule.

Candidates should uphold safety, maintain inventory accuracy, and assist with equipment upkeep. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and reliable sequencing of material flow in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience handling materials and keeping accurate inventory records.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Team player able to support production in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate plastic molding equipment and ensure materials meet schedule.
• Assist with material staging, moves, and packaging supplies as needed.
• Maintain forklifts and related equipment, and report issues promptly.
• Support mold changes, setup, and workstation preparation.
• Monitor materials, conduct quality checks, and record movements.

Skills

Inventory management

Material handling

Safety procedures

Quality assurance

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Machine setup

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 with the removal and cleanup of raw material after the production run.
• Tasks may vary based on the assignment
• Assist with the preparation of workstations before starting production.
• Study production schedule to determine material and product requirements, movements, and deliveries.
• Move stock to and from the staging area/gate area and production areas, either manually or using equipment such as a 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 contaminated or questionable material.
• Set up grinders to reclaim scrap and oversee the grinding of scrap materials.
• Move aux. Equipment to the machines when needed and away when not needed.
• Assist in mold set-ups when the 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 are 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 the job task.
• Observe all safety requirements and maintain the work area in a neat and orderly condition.

Pay Range: -

• 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.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.