Material Handler - 3rd Shift - Plastic Injection Molding

Material Handler - 3rd Shift - Plastic Injection Molding

Company: Omega Plastics Inc

Primary Location: 24401 Capital Blvd, Clinton Township, MI 48036 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring all materials required for production are accurately managed, delivered, and controlled to support efficient manufacturing operations. This role focuses on supplying resins, colorants, and other direct materials to the production floor, while maintaining proper inventory control within the ERP system. Responsibilities include staging materials at injection molding machines and dryers, verifying correct material usage, supporting color changes and material changeovers, and safely moving bulk materials such as Gaylords. The Material Handler also manages incoming shipments, coordinates material storage and retrieval-including injection molds-and supports internal material transport to keep production running smoothly.

This position is for 3rd shift, Hours: 11:30pm - 8:00am Monday - Fridays with some weekends as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain resin handling systems, including dryers, hoppers, and injection molding machines
• Ensure continuous material flow by monitoring dryers, filling hoppers, and preventing shortages
• Perform material changeovers, including color changes, cleaning, and filter maintenance
• Accurately track and document material usage, including logs, labels, and certifications
• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment to move materials throughout the facility
• Maintain inventory accuracy in the ERP system, including issuing, returning, and locating resin and molds
• Stage, transport, and store injection molds to support production readiness
• Support shipping and receiving by verifying, labeling, and organizing incoming and outgoing materials
• Maintain cleanliness of production, warehouse, and cleanroom areas while following safety and regulatory requirements (including ISO standards)

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a manufacturing or material handling environment
Forklift certification required
Ability to safely lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift

Compensation

The expected pay range for this position is $20-23/hour

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience and competencies.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

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