Material Handler - Swing Shift

Join Vision Plastics as a Swing Shift Material Handler

Vision Plastics is the Northwest's leader in custom injection molding, and we're looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined team player to join our day shift as a Material Handler. In this hands-on role, you'll help keep our production floor running smoothly by coordinating materials, operating equipment, and ensuring our processes are efficient and contamination-free. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being a key part of a high-performing team, we'd like to meet you.

Moves and coordinates materials between the staging area, grinder area and machines to facilitate a smooth flow of press operations.

Essential Functions

• Move materials from staging to needed location. Return unused materials to warehouse.
• Coordinate the use of regrind on the Production floor.
• Coordinate the use of dryers. Assure proper dryer temperature time for material.
• Track dryer problems and replace parts, as needed. Coordinate repairs with the Maintenance Department.
• Verify lot number, color, material number and quantity staged. Mix material, as needed.
• Keep machines full of material, per instructions/guidelines.
• Coordinate the use of grinders and regrind. Clean grinders as required.
• Assure all hoses are secure and all equipment is set up correctly.
• Clean dryers and all loading equipment, providing a contamination free environment.
• Report all defective equipment to maintenance and/or misuse of equipment to Lead or supervisor immediately.
• Fill out dryer and grinder material identifying sheets, return material tags, filter chart log, defect material reports and other paperwork completely and accurately.
• Communicate to oncoming and outgoing material handler all necessary information.
• Communicate with leads, supervisor/manager and other technicians on the coordination of priorities.
• Use appropriate machinery and become certified, as required.
• Assists in training new Material Handlers, as assigned.

Secondary Functions

• Keep areas clean and neat for next shift.
• Back up machine operators as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, understand and verbally communicate work instructions.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must be able to lift, reach and pull 55 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to stand for long (at least 8) hours.
• Must have the ability to identify material by part number.
• Basic knowledge of material drying, blending and mixing requirements, preferred.
• Must have basic mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and problem solve.
• Must be able to attain forklift, pallet jack, crane and other required certifications.

Swing Shift 3:00 p.m. to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD/Flex Spending/Life/Holiday/Vacation/Sick Pay

Extras: listen to music on the job, community garden with free produce, free coffee and more