injection mold/ utility operator.

Job Description:
An Injection Molding Material Handler/Utility Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently preparing and mixing, moving, and distributing materials within an injection molding facility. This role ensures a smooth production process by delivering the correct materials to injection molding machines, helping to maintain inventory, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Handling: Transporting raw materials (like plastic resins, colorants, and additives) to and from storage and molding machines.
• Machine Preparation: Loading hoppers and dryers, setting up material handling equipment (blenders, dryers, vacuum loaders), and ensuring proper material flow to the machines.
• Inventory Management: Maintaining accurate records of material usage, performing cycle counts, and assisting with inventory counts.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Quality Control: Inspecting materials for quality and ensuring they meet production standards.
• Documentation and Communication: Properly labeling and storing materials, documenting material usage, and communicating with machine operators, supervisors, and quality personnel.
• Housekeeping and Safety: Maintaining a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety guidelines, and following company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Physical Ability: Ability to lift and carry materials, stand for extended periods, and work in a manufacturing environment. The candidate must be able to climb short ladders (4-5 stairs), read schedules and labels to determine proper supplies, operate an electronic scale, move heavy cartons and barrels ranging from 50 – 100 lbs using a 2 wheel cart, record counts, do simple math including addition, subtracting and ratios, and the ability to read and understand any potential health hazards using plastic resins.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of resins, additives, and material drying processes.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Spherion, available day 1.
• Referral Bonuses
• Scholarship Programs
• National Staffing Week Gifts
• Giveaways and Incentive Programs
• Paid Weekly

Text Number: 877.200.5331
Call Number: 419.933.7200

Spherion Mid Ohio is an EEO/AA employer.