Material Handling Specialist

Century Mold Job OpportunityAt Century Mold, we don't just mold parts, our customers come to us with their toughest challenges … and we mold solutions. The plastics industry is full of challenges and the Century Mold team prides themselves on their problem-solving capabilities. We strive to provide and deliver more not only for our customers but for our team as well.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner by getting along with customers, clients, co-workers, supervisors, managers, and all other employees.Responsible for adhering to and maintaining all quality system procedures and requirements related to the position.Must adhere to all safety rules and Company policies.Attendance/punctuality: is consistently at work and on time.Confers with Shift Supervisor and monitors schedule board for job and priority changes.Check hoppers hourly; maintain proper materials and temperatures.Record material lot numbers and provide information to Warehouse and Quality affecting accuracy and timeliness of both inventory and usage.Pull material as requested by manufacturing and dry if it is required.Calculate amount of material required and place at machine or holding area.Clean and inspect hopper and loader before loading new material.Inspect and clean or replace filters, hoses, clamps, and latches during change overs.Attach hopper tag with all required information; correct discrepant situations.Notify maintenance of equipment failures.Provide materials to operators as needed.Return unused material to storage.Take scrap off of the floorEssential Duties and Responsibilities (continued)Mix materials when required.Provide training for new employees.Responsible for production and scheduling regarding inventory levels, inventory changes, and materials requirements.Clean as needed; vacuum presses, clean up any spills, etc.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Computer Skills:Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to learn new software as needed.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic and caustic chemicals; high places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.