We are seeking a reliable and motivated Material Handler for our client in Fitchburg, MA. As a Material Handler, your responsibilities will include monitoring material handling equipment and escalating to the team leader if help is needed or maintenance if equipment failure is discovered. Prepare resin mixes for molding machines.
**Must have the ability to train on the first shift for 2 weeks before moving over to nights**
The Day-to-Day:
- Monitoring and managing the usage of excess material in the molding process
- Troubleshoot material handling system and equipment to track down root causes/problems
- Interact with the HMI screen for the vacuum receiver network to guide proper materials to the designated work cells
- Set up, monitor & adjust material handling equipment (mixers, vacuum systems, grinders, color feeder & etc.…)
- Prepare and execute material/color changes per schedule
- Work to minimize machine downtime related to material issues and reduce scrap
- Completing inventory counts as assigned by leadership
- Cover breaks and back up for Packers as needed
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing work experience.
- Any experience as a Material Handler or similar position in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Steel Boots Required
- Must Speak, Write, and Read English to be able to complete paperwork
Pay Rate/Shifts:
- $18.00 to $19.75 /hr
- Monday to Friday
- 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.75 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- Material Handler: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person