Material Handler - 12 Hour Days (3,2,2,3)

Material Handler

Job Description

Location: Small Mold Production or Micro Mold Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Job Summary: The Material Handler prepares materials on a timely basis to be used in the production of injection molded plastic parts. Reconciles inventory and completes production reporting to ensure the accuracy of inventory at all levels of the Production Operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare all materials using proper drying times, temperature, weight and colorant as scheduled based on the daily schedule.
2. Complete Production Reporting for assigned shift. This includes electronically reconciling remaining inventory of raw materials at the end of each job. Verifies that all finished goods have been dispositioned.
3. Analyze and correct inventory discrepancies. Determine root cause for inventory discrepancies and provides solution to eliminate future problems. Monitor and correct inventories at the press, including resin, inserts and finished goods.
4. Complete work order instructions and proceed with production reporting and clean up inventory. Scan finished paperwork.
5. Do daily inventory checks on material, resins, inserts, etc. as needed for ongoing production.
6. Communicate with Production Scheduling, Supervisor, Operators and other support personnel as necessary to carry out duties efficiently.
7. Complete document training for employees on assigned shift.
8. Verify when production work orders are complete, and the job is ready to shut down.
9. Monitor recycling efforts in on assigned shift.
10. Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Education/Experience . High school education coursework or GED required. Post high school education or experience in manufacturing preferred.
2. Computer Skills . Knowledge of Windows based programs such as Outlook and Word. Experience with and ERP system or manufacturing software such as IQMS preferred.
3. Language Skills. Ability to read, comprehend, and utilize instructions and short correspondence with coworkers and supervisors. Ability to effectively present information to other employees, in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to write effective correspondence as needed.
4. Mathematical Skills . Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and understand specification drawings for inspection purposes.
5. Reasoning Ability . Ability to understand written and verbal instructions. Ability to analyze problems that deal with a number of variables. Ability to analyze reports and read data to make recommendation. Ability to problem solve to fine root-cause.
6. Other Skills and Abilities. Must be a self starter and have the ability to apply previously learned information to similar situations. Willingness to attend classes or training to enhance and update knowledge and skills.
7. Supervisory Responsibilities . None.
8. Physical Demands. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to sit/stand and use hand to manipulate very small parts or tweezers. Frequent movement throughout the facility is required. May be required to move or transport up to 55 lbs. Normal or corrected to normal vision is required with good color vision, close vision, and ability to use microscope and adjust focus.
9. Work Environment . The duties of this job are executed in a climate-controlled environment with few temperature or humidity extremes. Noise levels will vary from very low to moderate depending on the location that the work is performed within the facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Use of safety glasses is required.

The description given is intended only to provide information about the general nature of the job and is not an all-inclusive list of the job duties, skills or abilities.

Employment with Accumold is "at will", meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time and for any or no reason.

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