CAMBRO
manufacturing
MaterialHandler
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“Material Handler at CAMBRO. Skills: material changes, color changes, blending materials, regrind utilization, forklift operation. Ensure that all machines and pre-dry stations are supplied with the proper resins and colorants in the correct ratio.. Clean-up of the machine injection unit and surrounding areas, including proper clean up and storage of all materials and supplies as a part of the line clearance for mold changes.”
What You'll Achieve.
Contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
Industry & Context.
Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs., Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs., Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment, Working around equipment and machinery, Exposure to excessive noise, Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals, Working at heights, Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment, Walking on uneven ground, Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement, Risk of exposure to bio-hazard while working such as: bloodborne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc., Safety glasses, Utility gloves, Steel-toe slip-resistant shoes, Hardhat, Hearing protection (e. g. ear plugs, ear muffs), Face shields, Face covering (mask) in accordance with company policy.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals., Basic math skills. Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw., Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions, Must have valid class C license for forklift certification
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Injection Molding Resins, Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
What You'll Do.
Ensure that all machines and pre-dry stations are supplied with the proper resins and colorants in the correct ratio., Clean-up of the machine injection unit and surrounding areas, including proper clean up and storage of all materials and supplies as a part of the line clearance for mold changes., Working and operating equipment in the regrind area., Directly assist other employees in the assigned area in accomplishing their tasks., Reviews the MATTEC schedule at the beginning of shift to determine any material changes or color changes that may take place during their shift or the following shift., Keeps assigned machines supplied with material., Checks on a regular basis, all of the assigned machines to ensure that they have ample supply of materials to continue to run., Keeps assigned area in a neat and orderly fashion., Responsible for keeping the injection unit of assigned machines clean., Moves completed pallets of Finished Goods and WIP to staging area using Forklift and/or pallet jack., Supplies assigned machines with empty pallet for finished goods as needed., Inventories, labels and returns to warehouse materials and supplies at the end of production runs., Performs color changes and material changes in a timely manner with minimal downtime and waste., Includes the purging of machines, cleaning up of hoppers, the drying of materials and the cleaning of the injection unit., Prepares materials that will be needed during the first half of the upcoming i.
gets materials dried that will be needed during the first half of the next shift., Obtains approval from the Process Tech or Supervisor on color change parts., Ensures that regrind is being utilized whenever possible in the proper ratio., Notifies the Supervisor and/or Set-up Technician of any material problems., Ensures that hoppers are kept full of material., Blends in regrind and colorant where required at the proper percentages., Complies with the "Clean Sweep" program to ensure that no plastic pellets are permitted to go down a storm drain., Pull packers relief breaks as required., Understands all procedures for proper handling hazardous waste and other trash., Sort rejected product by material and color., Load rejected product into regrind equipment (grinders, conveyors, etc.
)., Operate band saw equipment to cut rejected product & de-dusting equipment., Accurately blend materials by approved percentages for production use., Stage containers of regrind at loading stations using forklift and/or hand truck., Perform inventory of materials.
Complete inventory forms and tickets., Able to identify molded parts by material, Assemble and breakdown containers as needed., Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization., Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully., Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions., Follow all department quality standards/criteria.
Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager., Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team., Other duties as needed or required.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interacts directly with the Start Up and the Utility in their assigned area and with other personnel on the shift to ensure that changes are made efficiently and effectively.; Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
Full Job Description
**WORK SHIFT:** Third Shift (United States of America) **JOB DESCRIPTION:** The Material Handler will work as part of a team in an assigned section. They will ensure that all machines and pre-dry stations are supplied with the proper resins and colorants in the correct ratio. Material handlers are responsible for clean-up of the machine injection unit and surrounding areas, including proper clean up and storage of all materials and supplies as a part of the line clearance for mold changes. Duties may also involve working and operating equipment in the regrind area. They will directly assist other employees in the assigned area in accomplishing their tasks. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** * Reviews the MATTEC schedule at the beginning of shift to determine any material changes or color changes that may take place during their shift or the following shift. * Keeps assigned machines supplied with material. Checks on a regular basis, all of the assigned machines to ensure that they have ample supply of materials to continue to run. * Keeps assigned area in a neat and orderly fashion. Responsible for keeping the injection unit of assigned machines clean. * Moves completed pallets of Finished Goods and WIP to staging area using Forklift and/or pallet jack. Supplies assigned machines with empty pallet for finished goods as needed. Inventories, labels and returns to warehouse materials and supplies at the end of production runs. * Performs color changes and material changes in a timely manner with minimal downtime and waste. Includes the purging of machines, cleaning up of hoppers, the drying of materials and the cleaning of the injection unit. Must have knowledge of drying temperatures and time for all of our materials. Completes all material changes and color changes before leaving the plant, even if it means staying past the regular end of shift time (must be approved by supervisor). * Sets color let downs accordingly to standards (Maguire) for color concentrates. * Prepares
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