Material Handler - 3rd Shift

Material Handler - 3rd Shift (Starting Pay $17.50-$19.00 per hour)

Apply to be a Material Handler at Hoffer Plastics and help produce plastic components that make everyday life possible. This role performs mold repair and modifications as directed to meet customer specifications.

$17.50/hr – $19.00/hr

3rd Shift

Hours:

12:00 am – 8:00 am.

Starting pay $17.50 – $19.00 (based on experience) + 8% shift premium.

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

• Mix resins, colors, and lubricants; maintain material supplies by filling hoppers.
• Fill skids as needed and move finished goods into the warehouse by accurately completing inventory transactions.
• Clean auxiliary equipment.
• Transport molds to and from storage areas and/or tool rooms.
• 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 performing assigned cleaning tasks.
• Assume operator tasks as assigned.
• Understand the importance of reducing scrap and follow 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 that fosters good relationships with customers, clients, co‑workers and management; continue to grow job‑specific knowledge; 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 or 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 the workday.
• Sometimes lift above the waist up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift below the waist up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally move, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally use hands to finger or handle product/materials and foot for pedal controls on forklift.
• Occasionally bend at the 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 and writing English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Good communication skills.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental and VSP Vision Insurance.
• Hoffer Plastics matches 0.50 per $1.00 dollar contributed each payroll period up to 6% plus a Safe Harbor contribution 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 shoes, 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Distribution and Supply Chain

Truck Transportation