MATERIAL HANDLER/MATERIAL HANDLER TRAINEE, Plastic Injection Molding

Job Description

Job Description

MATERIAL HANDLER / MATERIAL HANDLER TRAINEE

Are you an experienced Material Handler or an entry level individual looking for a manufacturing job with a career path and growth potential?

We are looking for a Material Handler or Material Handler Trainee with good math skills and exceptional attention to detail to join our technical team.

This job has great career path potential!

Interested? Apply at Job Listings - Demgy Chicago Jobs (prevueaps.com)

About DEMGY Chicago, LLC

Formerly known as Met2Plastic, LLC, we are a premier custom injection molder and mold builder operating in the Chicago area since 1970

• We are a U.S. division of DEMGY Group (formerly Dedienne Multiplasturgy in Normandy France)
• We serve the Medical, Aerospace, and Industrial Equipment industries
• Our facility has a team of 45 people, and we are growing
• Our work environment is collaborative and friendly
• We are committed to training and developing our employees we have a track record of promoting from within
• We have a family culture : we value everyone who works here and we understand the need for work / life balance

About (some of) Our Benefits :

Our employees' well-being is important to us, so we offer more than just a paycheck.

• Secure your Future : 401(k) with weekly company match
• Secure your Peace of Mind : Personal / Sick leave benefits accrue weekly, and do not expire at year end
• accrue 1 week personal / sick leave annually
• Secure your Health : Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Platinum, Gold and Silver Options
• Enjoy your Free Time : 10 paid holidays annually, plus paid Vacation benefits that accrue weekly, and do not expire at year end
• accrue 2 weeks' vacation per year for the first 5 years; 3 weeks' vacation per year after that

About this position :

Primary Job Responsibilities

Prepare work centers for runs :

• Prepare raw materials and regrind for molding presses and drying hoppers, following schedule and work order requirements
• Complete material movements and transactions in our operating system (IQMS)
• Ensure that all containers, dryers, loaders and hoses are cleaned both before and after the job to prevent contamination
• Set dryers to correct temperatures

Monitor production runs :

• Ensure that hoppers / loaders have material available to ensure continued production
• Move finished molded product to next station
• Keep track of material weights during production runs and at the completion of runs
• Finish pack finished goods as necessary

Maintain Materials :

• Keep materials organized per FIFO and 5S standards
• Maintain accuracy of material locations in our operating system (IQMS)
• Clean grinders, as needed
• Maintain regrind inventory
• Preserve scrap material so that it can be reground for use (and not end up in a landfill)

Other :

Provide breaks to press operators as needed

Employee Responsibilities

• Uphold and comply with Demgy's Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Follow safety policies
• Contribute to the success of the company's environmental, health & safety program
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
• Ensure that housekeeping in the department is properly maintained.
• Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization / locations maintained)
• Document job hours, ISO documentation, etc
• Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

Interested? Apply at Job Listings - Demgy Chicago Jobs (prevueaps.com)

Education and Job Skill Requirements

• Minimum Education requirement : High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good math computation skills (addition, subtraction, percentages, ratios)
• Friendly, professional manner
• Detail oriented and well-organized
• Commitment to accuracy and quality of work
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Ability to determine slight differences in color and other visual blemishes (molding defects)
• Certified Lift Truck Operator (training will be provided if necessary)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift (8-10 hrs / day)
• No restrictions on twisting and bending (to move product and set molds)
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 55 lbs)
• Regular use of hands (100% of time)
• Ability to work in a shop environment frequent exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, and oils
• Frequent reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching
• Vision 20 / 20 with or without correction
2 days ago