Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Job Overview The Material Handler is responsible for safely managing, moving, drying, and supplying raw plastic resins, colorants, and packaging components to production and injection molding lines. This role ensures continuous machine uptime, prevents material contamination, and maintains organized inventory and warehouse standards. Material Supply & Line Support: Retrieve resins, masterbatches, and colorants from the warehouse and deliver them to production presses and hoppers. Ensure machines never run empty or suffer production delays. Resin Preparation & Blending: Measure, weigh, and blend raw materials and colorants per work order specifications. Clean and manage material dryers, loaders, grinders, and mixers to prevent cross-contamination. Scrap & Regrind Management: Collect non-conforming or scrap plastic parts and process them through grinding/regrind equipment according to quality guidelines. Warehouse & Inventory Control: Transport finished plastic goods to the warehouse, wrap skids, and scan/track inventory using barcode scanners and ERP systems. Participate in scheduled cycle counts. Housekeeping & Safety: Maintain clean, hazard-free work areas around production presses and loading docks. Follow all plant safety protocols, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and handle equipment properly. Qualifications & Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience: 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or plastics processing environment preferred (e.g., injection molding or extrusion). Technical Skills: Ability to read work orders, production schedules, and quality control (QC) sheets. Familiarity with material handling equipment (pallet jacks, tow motors, or forklifts; forklift certification is a strong asset). Basic computer and barcode scanning skills. Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach for full shifts (up to 8–12 hours). Ability to lift and carry heavy loads (frequently lifting up to 30–50 lbs of resin bags). Shift & Working Environment Fast-paced manufacturing plant or warehouse floor. May require working rotating shifts, afternoons, or weekends depending on plant operations. Exposure to industrial machinery noise and warm/controlled production areas. You can view current local openings or templates via resources like Indeed Job Descriptions or local industrial listings on Randstad Canada.If you'd like to customize this further, let me know: The specific plastics process (e.g., injection molding, blow molding, or extrusion) Required machinery (e.g., specific forklift types or central-loading systems) Shift structure (e.g., 8-hour vs. 12-hour rotating shifts) IndeedMaterial Handler Job Description [Updated 2026] - Indeed- Reliable, hardworking and dedicated - Thrives in a fast-paced environment - Focused and detail oriented - Excellent communicatio... Landmark PlasticMaterial Handler (3rd shift) - Landmark Plastic1. Grinds nonconforming product 2. Assists with loading bins and color hoppers with materials specified on the work order/routing/ Metro PlasticsMaterial Handler | Noblesville Plastic Injection MolderJob Title: Material Handler / Warehouse. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION. Material Handlers move, track, and store different mater... Show allAI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Work Location: In person

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