Material Handler - Afternoon Shift

Overview

The material handler reports to the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for keeping all production equipment supplied with all the materials required. The material handler is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the plant floor areas and for using proper procedures during cleans up. Machines must be kept free of spilled plastic pellets. The material handler is responsible for all the following tasks within the moulding area.

• Establish an efficient route from machine to machine, grinding area, material storage area, warehouse and assembly areas to develop awareness for immediate and upcoming material requirements.
• Advise the supervisor immediately if a task cannot be attended to or completed as required.
• Do not convey any items without complete identification; report any unidentified material to Quality or Supervisor immediately.
• Ensure materials are consumed in FIFO (first in, first out).
• Keep machine hoppers full, covered, and grinders emptied out at all times.
• Be familiar with all types of resins used and ensure the correct material is used for the job by consulting the Operation Instruction and/or set-up sheet.
• Blend colour concentrate when required.
• Ensure the maximum allowable regrind is consumed in each moulding process.
• Cover and identify all hoppers and dryers with the proper Material  (if applicable).
• Perform grinding promptly and periodically empty grinder buckets before overflow.
• Store Virgin and Regrind Material in separate clearly marked containers.
• Return all unused material to the raw material inventory.
• Coordinate with the Material Handlers on the next shift to plan mould changes and required tasks.
• Notify Supervisor immediately if inventory is low to prevent shortages.
• Break down empty gaylords.
• Ensure all products (where applicable) are scanned before being moved to the warehouse.
• When the job is not running, remove and store all packaging and components in the approved area.
• Remove garbage in the Cell before the end of the shift.
• Perform Raw Material Change procedures: turn off loader to stop material feed; drain remaining material from loader or dryer back into storage if required; disassemble loader or dryer, clean of all previous material; inspect to ensure pellets and dust are removed; reassemble; ensure correct material  is placed on dryer or loader; update the dryer log sheet to reflect new material or lot.
• Cleaning of Grinders: turn off main power, unplug grinder and lock out; remove remaining regrind from drawer; clean drawer with vacuum; disassemble grinder to remove previous material using vacuum; replace and tighten all parts; sweep grinder area; plug grinder back in to resume grinding.

• Minimum Qualifications
• Grade 12 education, material handling experience or injection molding experience.

• Fork Lift Handling.
• Understanding of key Quality & Environmental Management Systems procedures related to job function.
• Forms, Tags, and Labels.