Raw Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:  

Join our team as a Material Handler. Drug Plastics is a competitive, growing company that wants people who are eager to share their knowledge, talent, and experiences. We are a premier manufacturer of bottles and closures for medicinal, wellness, and lifestyle products! This position is 3rd shift, Sunday night- Thursday night 11:00 pm-7:30 am with rotating mandatory overtime schedules. Competitive hourly pay with a shift differential!

Material Handler is responsible for ensuring the proper and accurate transfer of plastic material and/or mixture of materials are delivered to each machine for processing.  

Employee Toolbox (Employee Advantages):   

Safety First! A clean, safe, and temperature-controlled work environment.  

Mark Your Calendar! Paid time off plans to include vacation, sick, and holidays.  

Benefits Galore! Eligible to choose 1 of our 3 medical benefits through Highmark along with Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account.  

Employee Rewards! Eligible employees receive paid Life and AD&D Insurance. We offer Company Match on 401k contributions AND will contribute to H.S.A and F.S.A. accounts if enrolled in those plans. 

Commitment to Sustainability:    

• All plants 100% renewable/carbon-free sourced energy.
• Voluntarily disclose our environmental data through CDP’s platform
• Reduced scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by over 90% since 2015.
• Committed to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Major Areas of Responsibility Include

• Properly setup, maintain and cleanup machines.
• Maintain cleanliness various machines and hoses, as well as production floor and material areas.
• Make material and color changes in a timely manner.
• Maintain a proper flow of material to be used in the molding process at all times i.e. raw materials.
• Maintain proper rotation of raw material and components.
• Read, understand and follow all (200 Series) Drug Plastics Operating Procedures relating to the Material Handling Function.

Job Requirements

• Good mathematical skills to perform basic math calculations, to include addition and subtraction.
• Understand and effectively be able to use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to accurately/efficiently sort and classify material.
• Demonstrated ability to make well thought out decisions and ensures appropriate courses of action are taken.
• Must provide own basic mechanic hand tools to perform the required job duties effectively and as assigned.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment and under pressure.

Education and Experience

• Previous manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Plastics industry experience a plus.

Drug Plastics & Glass Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.