Material Handler - 1st

Material Handler - 1st (Starting Pay $17.50-$19.00 per hour)

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Want to be part of something special? We’re filling important jobs! Join an industry leader and innovator looking for people who want to make a difference. Hoffer Plastics is hiring for “Material Handler”, “1st shift”. Play a key role in producing plastic components that make everyday life possible, from transportation to food packaging to healthcare. The Material Handler position is responsible for performing mold repair and modifications as directed to meet customer specifications.

Starting Pay $17.50
-19.00 (based on experience)

1st Shift Hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm

Hoffer provides full training, extensive benefits, pay premiums for night shifts, and unlimited career potential.

• Mix resins, colors, and lubricants; maintain adequate material supplies by filling hoppers
• Fill skids as needed and moves finished goods into warehouse by accurately completing inventory transactions
• Clean auxiliary equipment
• Transport molds to and from storage areas and/or Tool Rooms
• May assist with mold changes under direct supervision
• Promote safety by abiding by all related policies and procedures
• Help maintain 5S and cleanliness in the Plant by doing assigned cleaning tasks
• May assume operator tasks as assigned
• Understand the importance of reducing scrap and follows plant management instructions
• Make boxes and supply packaging to presses
• Move materials using power pallet jack and forklift
• All team members shall:
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co‑workers and management
• Continue to grow job specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• This job description does not contain every function/responsibility that may be required for the performance of this job. All team members are required to perform other related duties/functions as assigned

• Usually stand/walk most of their work day
• Sometimes lift above the waist up to 30lbs and occasional lift below waist up to 75lbs
• Occasionally move, push and/or pull up to 50lbs
• Occasionally use hands to finger or handle product/materials and foot for pedal controls on forklift
• Occasionally bend at waist, twist, turn climb, stoop and/or kneel/crouch
• Occasionally required to sit

• High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate preferred
• Mechanical aptitude
• Proficient in reading / writing English
• Basic Computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Good communication skills

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
• Hoffer Plastics matches .50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution of an amount equal to 3% of employee's annual eligible earnings
• Paid Life Insurance in the amount of 1.5 times basic annual salary
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation and up to 5 Days of Illinois Paid Leave
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Reimbursements (Tuition, Prescription Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoe, and Fitness)

Join an established, growing third generation U.S. company that goes “All In” for people, plastics and purpose.

Hoffer Plastics Corporation:
There’s a part of us in Every Piece.

Hoffer Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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