Mixer - Material Handler; Apprenticeship

Overview

Position Summary: Responsible for mixing and supplying molding machines with raw plastic resin. Label all materials as requested and assist in maintaining the mixing and WIP area in a clean and well-organized manner. This position adds value to our customers by ensuring products are molded with the correct type and color of plastic resin.

• Mix material as needed daily
• Scrap Collection
• Grinding Scrap
• Changing batteries protocol
• Housekeeping Chores
• Check remaining materials on the production floor, and color for the next 24-hour period
• Maintain your own forklifts checklist.
• Assist in inventory count.
• Complete all required forms. Forklift checklist, Battery changing form, Material Handler Checklist.
• Assist production control personnel for resolution of problems
• Report all problems to the Molding Supervisor.
• Advise Production Control Personnel when materials are low.
• Must enthusiastically support the Total Quality Management (TQM) and International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001 Programs.

• English Proficiency - Intermediate Reading & Writing
• Math Ability - Basic math:
  Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s. Intermediate math:
  Ratios, percentages, fractions, descriptive statistics, weights & measures, plane geometry & simple algebra, SPC.
• Physical Ability
  • Ability to stand, walk and lift to 50 pounds
  • Stamina to work a standing/walking 8-hour shift
  • Ability to grasp, push, pull and carry with arms.
  • Ability to manipulate and feel with hands and fingers

Shift times: 7a- 3:30pm, 3p - 11:30pm, 11p - 7:30a