Resin Handler

Petoskey Plastics aspires to stand out as an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials.

Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation sets us apart, as we strive to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are seeking a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training, explore the comprehensive benefits listed below to see how Petoskey Plastics can support your professional journey.

We’re headquartered in Petoskey where our Lake Michigan shores are clasped by rhythmic waves of seafoam and cobalt. We’re honored to have roots in Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana as our production has expanded over the years. Our custom-engineered solutions tackle a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more. Always moving forward! > IN THE NEWSA few of our over 20 competitive benefits:

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!

PTO - start accruing just two weeks after your start date

Earn a $500 bonus for maintaining a full-time status for the first 90 days of employment with good attendance.

Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution!

Profit Sharing Birthday Pay Call-in Bonus Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually)
Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability The Resin Handler is responsible for retrieving resin and additives from storage to meet the daily production schedule, using approved containers such as daybins and gaylords. They support Line Operators by accurately supplying resin and additives to silos, daybins, gaylords, and other approved containers according to resin recipes on work orders. The Resin Handler monitors resin levels at each line to prevent extrusion shortages and coordinates with Line Operators to time resin changes during job transitions.

They work to minimize resin waste, maintain clean and organized resin storage and connection areas including silo pads in accordance with 6S standards, and safely deliver materials to various departments as directed by plant management.

Responsibilities Work in accordance with safety rules and actively support safety team Maintain a clean and debris-free work area Maintain the silo pads by conducting the required daily inspection and cleanup

Use Silo tracker to monitor resin levels and validate with drivers prior to offloads

Adhere to Quality Management System Procedures Inspect and validate raw material (scrap)
Remove contamination from raw material

Transport materials to appropriate location

Complete paperwork accurately and keep organized for processing

Enter data for RM scrap and FG resin into computerized inventory system

Maintain paperwork and print any labels which may be required

Transport weighed materials to appropriate locations

Keep lines supplied with raw materials according to (work order)
Measure fall out Complete resin changes and purges

Manage resin floor sweepings ensuring the resin alley area is clean and resin is filtered and placed in correct bin for recycling

Help manage resin inventory and participate in physical counts

Perform daily maintenance and inspections of the forklift

Provide break relief for material handlers and packers

Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Education

High School Diploma or GEDExperience1-3 years experience in fast-paced warehouse setting

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Data entry and keyboarding skills

Ability to read work instructions in English Commitment to safety and quality

Proven track record of excellent attendance

Proficient with weights and measures

Forklift certification

Essential Functions Regular and Reliable Attendance Reading Writing Visual  Acuity Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50+ feet Standing for 12 hours

Walking Bending Twisting Reaching Pushing Pulling Lifting /Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
Concentration