Material Handler

This position is a pivotal role based in the production department. Working in a fast paced manufacturing and moulding environment, manage and preparing material for use in injection moulding process and support manufacturing. Previous experience in an inventory role would be desirable along with a thorough knowledge of working with many types of resins used in thermoplastic injection moulding.

What you'll do:

• Retrieve and store materials in warehouse.
• Weigh material on scales.
• Calculate material discrepancies.
• Identify appropriate resin for upcoming order.
• Master batch mixing.
• Prepare and stage material for moulding process.
• Clean out dryers and load with resin.
• Identify appropriate dryer temperature and set dryer accordingly.
• Track inventory quantities.
• Perform and record regular cycle counts.
• Perform annual inventory.
• General housekeeping of the production area.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department.
• Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
• Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

What it takes:

• Inventory control preferred.
• Familiar with the many types of resins used in thermoplastic injection molding.
• Able to be licensed to operate material handling equipment
• Able to work safely with sharp and heavy objects (utility knives, aluminum blocks, etc.).
• Physical job requirements: reaching, bending, and grasping.
• Experienced with Computer and Microsoft packages
• Literate and numerate
• Worked in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must be punctual and have good attendance.
• Understands, comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and direction from supervisors or technical leads.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and urgency.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Maintaining personal standards
• Reliable and trustworthy
• (forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, etc.) - we will train.

Whats in it for you:

• Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions.
• Open and welcoming corporate culture globally.
• Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training
• Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links.
• Newly built canteen with free hot drinks.
• Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers.
• Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance.
• Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events.
• 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract with regular breaks
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Life insurance policy for eligible employees - 4 x base salary