Purpose of Role

The purpose of this role is to supply resin and recycled material to all injection-molding machines.

Areas of Accountabilities

• Receive inbound raw materials from rail car, bulk truck, and/or pallet loaded gaylords; verify paperwork and transfer material to silos

• Stage materials at injection molding machines for use in production

• Operate forklift to transport material from one location to another; perform forklift inspections

• Monitor levels of material in silos to ensure they are full

• Ensure the correct material blends (virgin resin, regrind, color) are run by loading new material into the blender for job changes and performing checks throughout the shift

• Effectively and safely operate grinder, pelletizer, and metal separator/material cleaning machines

• Maintain organization and cleanliness standards (5S)

• Assist other team members (forklift operators, machine operators) by filling in during breaks or helping complete tasks (loading trailers, moving product)

• May be asked to pull accessories (handles, wheels, etc.) or specialty components from the warehouse and transport them to production

• May be asked to test regrind; take samples, go to lab, do melt index test, visually inspect

• Maintain materials inventory (resin, color, regrind) by stocking, labeling, and reordering as instructed

• May perform basic maintenance tasks such as changing filters, calibrating scales, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Proven ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts).

• Capable of lifting, pushing, and moving 50+ lbs.