Material Handler

Our Mitchell Plastics Kitchener facility is looking for Material Handlers. The Material Handler is a key player in keeping our production floor running and ensuring we are able to meet customer requirements in a fast-paced, "just-in-time" environment. Cooperation with Machine Operators, Cell Leaders, Supervisors and Set-Up Technicians is essential for this position.  We are currently hiring for the Night (11:00 pm - 7:00 am) shift. However, candidates must be flexible to work any/all shifts, and overtime as required.
 
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent   
Wage: $24.08 -$26.54 per hour  + night shift premium of  $0.75/hour shift
 
A.    Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe material handler reports to the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for keeping all production equipment supplied with all the materials required.  The material handler is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the plant floor areas and for using proper procedures during cleans up. Machines must be kept free of spilled plastic pellets Material Handler is responsible for all the following tasks within the moulding area: 
       Material Handling
Material Handler will establish an efficient route from machine to machine, grinding area, material storage area, warehouse and assembly areas. This will allow the material handler to develop awareness for immediate and upcoming material requirements.

The Material Handler will advise the supervisor immediately if a task cannot be attended to or completed as required.
The Material Handler must not convey any items without complete identification. If material is found without proper identification it must be reported to Quality or Supervisor immediately.
Material Handler will ensure that materials are consumed in FIFO (first in, first out).
Material Handler is responsible to keep machine hoppers full, covered, and grinders emptied out at all times
Material Handler must be familiar with all types of resins used and is ultimately responsible that the correct material is being used for the job by consulting the Operation Instruction and/ or set-up sheet to determine the correct material required for the job.
Material Handler will blend colour concentrate when required.
Material Handler must ensure the maximum allowable regrind is being consumed in each moulding process.
All hoppers and dryers must be covered at all times and identified with the proper Material ID Tag (if applicable)
Grinding must be done promptly, and grinder buckets emptied periodically before overflow.
Virgin and Regrind Material must be covered and stored in separate containers clearly marked.
All unused material must be returned to the raw material inventory
Communicate with the Material Handlers on the next shift to coordinate/anticipate mould changes and required tasks.
Notify Supervisor immediately if any items are low in inventory to avoid potential shortage
Break down empty gaylords.
The material handler is responsible to ensure all products (where applicable) are scanned before being moved to the warehouse.
When job is not running, all packaging and components are to be removed and stored in the approved area.
Garbage in Cell is to be removed before the end of the shift.

Raw Material Change

Turn off loader to stop material feed
If required drain out remaining material from loader or dryer and place back into storage prior to next production run.
Disassemble loader or dryer and clean of all previous material.
Inspect the loader or dryer to ensure all pellets, dust have been removed.
Reassemble loader or dryer
Ensure the correct material ID chip (if applicable) has been placed on dryer or loader
Ensure the dryer log sheet has been updated to new material or lot

Cleaning of Grinders

Turn off main power switch and unplug grinder and lock out main disconnect.
If required remove remaining regrind from drawer and store in raw material storage area.
Using vacuum, thoroughly clean drawer and corners of drawer of all particles.
Disassemble grinder, ensuring blades and screen are free of previous material using vacuum.
Replace and tighten all articles that were removed
Sweep the grinder area to ensure all pellets have been removed
Plug grinder in and turn on main power switch to proceed with grinding

The above list represents the major day-to-day responsibilities and duties of the job.

B. Minimum Qualifications

Grade 12 education, material handling experience or injection molding experience.

C. Required Skills

Fork Lift Handling.
Understanding of key Quality & Environmental Management Systems procedures related to job function.
Forms, Tags, and Labels.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
 
Mitchell Plastics and Ultra Manufacturing are committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.

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