Wilbert Plastic Services 2nd Shift Material Handler

Plastic Molding Machine Operator

Responsible for tending plastic molding machines, such as injection molding or thermoforming, to ensure raw materials are prepared and available to meet the production schedule. Assist in the removal and clean-up of raw material after the production run.

Tasks may vary based on the assignment

• Assist with the preparation of workstations before starting production.
• Study production schedule to determine material and product requirements, movements, and deliveries.
• Move stock to and from the staging area/gate area and production areas, either manually or using equipment such as a forklift
• Bring raw material to press locations for color changes and mold changes
• Stage materials in dryers several hours before mold changes, reducing downtime.
• Identify all materials that have been staged for production.
• Obtain the necessary packaging supplies and components as necessary
• Ensure that raw material supplies, including concentrates for each workstation scheduled on the shift, stay full.
• Return any unused or not needed material back to staging/gate and assist with workstation clean-up.
• Notify technicians and quarantine any material that is contaminated and/or questionable.
• Set up grinders to reclaim scrap and oversee the grinding of scrap materials.
• Move aux. equipment to the machines when needed and away when not needed.
• Assist in mold setups when the team is loading and unloading molds or fixtures
• Move finished product to staging/gate once quality disposition has been completed.
• On completion of the job, ensure all unused packaging and material are correctly identified and returned to staging/gate.
• Correctly identify scrap gaylords and move from the work center once the gaylord is full or the job is completed.
• Lead machine clean-up efforts, ensuring that raw materials will not be damaged or contaminated.
• Properly scan raw material, components, WIP, and or finished goods, as required, for movement within the building
• Maintain filters, dryers, drying ovens, a vacuum station, and grinders.
• Assist with inventory preparation and counting.
• Responsible for recordkeeping related to inventory and lot-to-lot traceability.
• Perform routine inspection of forklift equipment and notify supervisor/management of needed repairs
• Safely use forklifts and other equipment needed for the job task.
• Observe all safety requirements and maintain the work area in a neat and orderly condition.

Pay Range: 17.76 - 26.64

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.