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Material Handler

Milacron Plastics
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United States, Kansas, McPherson
2085 East 1st Street (Show on map)
Sep 03, 2025
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Position Summary:

The Material Handler manages material movement through the plant and assists in steps of the process not otherwise defined.

Essential/Key Functions:

Management reserves the right to add or modify the responsibilities at any time.

  • Brings a job (a set of screws) on a cart to a machine to the IN WIP area
  • Takes a job (a set of screws) to its next machine/process as soon as it is complete
  • Makes sure that no carts lie around the shop, either empty nor loaded with screws
  • Delivers tools or parts to departments in any work center, Eg. Pre-inspect to Boxing
  • Processes incoming new screws: Nitride to mag, and pickle to neutralize, before sending to next process
  • Removes boxed screws and stores in appropriate warehouse storage areas.
  • Moves "waiting" screws out of processing area and into boxing.
  • Brings Job Traveler Packages from the office to the floor or obtains from Operations Manager
  • Ensures that the set of prints (LHL/RHL) for a set of screws is always on the cart carrying the screws
  • Delivers and picks up screws or barrels from suppliers
  • Cuts steel; manages steel yard
  • Junks screws as needed from main plant
  • Work with supervisor on technical irregularities
  • Work with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrate personal leadership; actively participate in or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts
  • Have regular and timely attendance
  • Keeps work areas neat, clean and organized.
  • Follows safety rules and requirements.
  • Practice good communication with employees at all levels
  • Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with high stress or emergency situations, priority changes, or new assignments
  • Interact professionally when interacting with customers and employees
  • Work in an environmentally responsible manner
  • Understand and support Company philosophies, goals and directions
  • Produce and maintain a consistent quality of work
  • Recommend improvements for area product and processes
  • Set the department standards in areas of housekeeping, attendance and teamwork by example

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Math Skills - basic math skills required, advanced preferred; general computer skills; knowledge and understanding of various measuring devices.
  • Problem Solving - identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
  • Written communication - must be able to complete required paperwork and provide information needed by subsequent shift workers, coworkers and supervisors.
  • Reading - read and understand written instructions, blueprints, job travelers, etc.
  • Listening - understand and retain oral job-related information and instructions received from coworkers and supervisors. Listen for alarms and monitor equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Seeing - visually monitor machine and product to ensure proper mechanics and quality are maintained and identify problems; specifically paying attention to detail.
  • Equipment - load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using forklift; use of overhead crane; maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

Minimum (Required) Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Technical school w/certificate is preferred.
  • General industry experience
  • Requires the use of simple arithmetic such as addition and subtraction of decimals and fractions, together with the ability to interpret written shipping instructions and packing sheets
  • Must be able to drive a forklift or company vehicle. Requires valid state Driver's License and certification (in-house)
  • 3 - 5 years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands

  • Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit use hands, reach, talk, hear, taste or smell
  • Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stretch, crouch.
  • Lift or move up to 50 pounds
  • Vision requires close focus, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and focus adjustment

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Who we are:

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating ("MRO") supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.

EEO: The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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