We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented Material Handlers to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization around the pressing and compound areas, supporting compound handling and staging processes, and ensuring materials are properly managed to maintain quality production output. The ideal candidate is punctual, safety-conscious, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain cleanliness around all presses and compound holding areas.
- Move all compound materials between the staging area and designated presses.
- Monitor compound levels and only request compound when Gaylord reaches the low point.
- Communicate compound needs to the warehouse team clearly and in a timely manner.
- Sort recyclables into compactors and dispose of trash appropriately.
- Regularly sweep and vacuum around each press as messes are made.
- Keep areas around Gaylords and compound storage clear and safe.
- Remove excess flash, empty flash bins, and consolidate used Gaylords.
- Ensure hoppers/vacuum systems are filled with the correct, uncontaminated compound color.
- Avoid contamination of compounds with other materials (e.g., wood, dust, other colored compounds).
- Remove and store flash/scrap records in designated areas.
- Wrap and transport flash and scrap Gaylords to their proper storage locations.
- Assist maintenance teams during color changeovers:
- Follow directions for moving pallets and material staging for specific jobs or artists.
- Support leads and supervisors with additional materials tasks as needed.