Raw Materials Processor

Raw Material Processor

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring Raw Material Processor for a Plastics client in Hazle Township, PA. The Raw Material Processor is responsible for receiving raw materials from railroad cars and delivers material in proper mixtures to hoppers in the storage area. Regrinds faulty product for re-use as raw materials. Ensures proper mixture of new and reground material. Operating automated and semi-automated production equipment to create and manufacture finished plastic products.

SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($17-$18.40) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Generous referral bonuses are available upon hire.

Available shifts include:

1. 1st Shift | Monday to Friday, from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
2. 2nd Shift | Monday to Friday, from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM.

Responsibilities of the Raw Material Processor:

• Achieves daily quota for production.
• Cleans surfaces and machines located in the Raw Materials Department.
• Transfers raw materials from transportation containers through mechanical receiving systems to hoppers, blenders or tumblers. Mixes, by formula, additional raw materials including pigments, reground material and chemical agents to achieve and transfer appropriate blended material for use in injection molding machines.
• Writes hopper labels describing the weight of the material and the weight of pigment contained in the material.
• Operates the regrind machine to grind rejected products into raw material and operates the metal detector on the material to ensure it is clean and ready for reuse.
• Reads production schedule to determine amounts of virgin and reground material that is needed to meet the production plan.
• Performs minor maintenance on machines
• Position will entail standing for long periods of the day and lifting up to 50 pounds during shift.

Required Qualifications of the Raw Material Processor:

• Previous experience in production and manufacturing.
• Effectively communicate in both written and oral forms.
• Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Calculate amounts in percentages and fractions, including multiplication and division of fractions.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra. Basic knowledge of the metric system.
• Flexibility to work overtime and extra shifts as needed.

About Surestaff At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits youll enjoy when you partner with us:

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.