Join Vision Plastics as a Swing Shift Material Handler
Vision Plastics is the Northwest's leader in custom injection molding, and we're looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined team player to join our day shift as a Material Handler. In this hands-on role, you'll help keep our production floor running smoothly by coordinating materials, operating equipment, and ensuring our processes are efficient and contamination-free. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being a key part of a high-performing team, we'd like to meet you.
Moves and coordinates materials between the staging area, grinder area and machines to facilitate a smooth flow of press operations.
Essential Functions
- Move materials from staging to needed location. Return unused materials to warehouse.
- Coordinate the use of regrind on the Production floor.
- Coordinate the use of dryers. Assure proper dryer temperature time for material.
- Track dryer problems and replace parts, as needed. Coordinate repairs with the Maintenance Department.
- Verify lot number, color, material number and quantity staged. Mix material, as needed.
- Keep machines full of material, per instructions/guidelines.
- Coordinate the use of grinders and regrind. Clean grinders as required.
- Assure all hoses are secure and all equipment is set up correctly.
- Clean dryers and all loading equipment, providing a contamination free environment.
- Report all defective equipment to maintenance and/or misuse of equipment to Lead or supervisor immediately.
- Fill out dryer and grinder material identifying sheets, return material tags, filter chart log, defect material reports and other paperwork completely and accurately.
- Communicate to oncoming and outgoing material handler all necessary information.
- Communicate with leads, supervisor/manager and other technicians on the coordination of priorities.
- Use appropriate machinery and become certified, as required.
- Assists in training new Material Handlers, as assigned.
Secondary Functions
- Keep areas clean and neat for next shift.
- Back up machine operators as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, understand and verbally communicate work instructions.
- Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
- Must be able to lift, reach and pull 55 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. occasionally.
- Must be able to stand for long (at least 8) hours.
- Must have the ability to identify material by part number.
- Basic knowledge of material drying, blending and mixing requirements, preferred.
- Must have basic mechanical aptitude.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and problem solve.
- Must be able to attain forklift, pallet jack, crane and other required certifications.
Swing Shift 3:00 p.m. to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD/Flex Spending/Life/Holiday/Vacation/Sick Pay
Extras: listen to music on the job, community garden with free produce, free coffee and more