Plastic Injection Molding - Material Handler

REO Plastics

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Maple Grove, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring a constant flow of raw materials to injection presses and maintaining auxiliary equipment. They must also keep work areas clean, safe, and organized according to 5-S standards.

Qualifications

You have knowledge of plastic product material handling and can set up and troubleshoot material auxiliary equipment. You are able to operate a forklift, possess basic math aptitude, and can lift up to 50lbs.

Must Have Skills for ATS

ISO certification

Material handling

Resin mixing

Grinders

Dryers

5-S

Lean Manufacturing

Forklift operation

Job Description

REO Plastics, Inc. is a progressive, ISO certified Custom Injection Molding Company that has been in business for 60 years serving several markets in the Manufacturing Industry.

We are currently looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working individual to join our growing Company as a Material Handler. We offer competitive starting pay, health and dental benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and personal time off, 10 paid holidays, and 401K plan with company match. We also pay out a profit-sharing bonus twice a year - when profits permit, of one or two weeks' pay, in June and December!

We have 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities!! 

**** We are Currently Offering a $1500 Hiring Bonus *****

Position Summary:

The Material Handler will provide a constant flow of raw material to injection presses in the Production area and any auxiliary equipment to achieve maximum productivity.

Key Tasks:

  • Mix resin as directed.
  • Place grinder at each press.
  • Have material and auxiliary equipment properly tagged for use.
  • Pull and clean hoppers and grinders at job's completion.
  • Monitor dryers as needed.
  • Must be able to set-up and troubleshoot all material auxiliary equipment.
  • Must understand 5-S and Lean Manufacturing concept.
  • Keep work areas clean and safe.
  • Use 5-S suggestion form for set-up, process, or other improvements.
  • Must have knowledge of plastic product material handling.
  • Must be able to drive a forklift.
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Must have an aptitude for basic math.
  • Ability to read and understand English.
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to take direction from Supervisors/Manager
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for eight hours.

REO Plastics

For over 60 years, we have continued to expand our capabilities and focus on satisfying our customer's needs. We believe that forging relationships with our customers is critical to our mutual success and strive to do so by providing the utmost in Quality, Service, and Productivity. Whether your requirements are for high or low volume, simple or complex parts, or complete assemblies, look to REO Plastics to satisfy your custom plastic injection molding needs.
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