Material Handler (3rd Shift)

Schedule

10:00pm - 6:30am (Sunday Evening to Friday Morning Work Week)

10% Shift Differential

Overview

Materials handler will ensure efficient continuous running of injection molding plant by supplying staff and machines with accurately prepared plastic raw materials. Use communication tools and methods (visual and electronic) to accurately schedule materials drying and maintain inventory levels. Utilize latest state-of-the-art conveying systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to operate lift equipment.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds.
• Ability to utilize microprocessor material handling equipment.
• Polymer materials storage and preparation knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality and productivity of drying process. Monitor drying procedures taking into account time and temperatures requirements for specific engineering thermoplastics as recommended in suppliers specifications.
• Follow the job scheduling system and determine the order if material to be mixed. Mix material according to instructions, and place in the proper size dryer. Plan your time to ensure maximum uptime of IMM’s.
• Properly clean and prepare auxiliary equipment for material acceptance. Set material dryer to the proper temperatures, and dry the material for the appropriate length of time.
• Follow FIFO and lot control at all times, keep material accuracy as a top priority. Carry out cycle counting as directed.
• Accurately record material transactions in the business system. Gather and complete all job paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following 5S housekeeping standards.
• Operate, trouble shoot, maintain and improve microprocessor controlled material handling system.

Benefits we offer our employees:

• Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans.
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life.
• Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees.

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 2 years (Required)
• Materials handling: 2 years (Required)
• Plastics injection molding: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person