Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Plastics Mixer/Blender, Material Handler based in West Hazleton, PA.

• Day shift (6:30am-7pm) on a 2/2/3 rotating schedule with potential overtime.

• New Pay Structures starting at $20.00 per hour
• Benefits Start on Day One! Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with match.

The primary duties of this position maintains a continuous supply of raw materials to the plant. Responsibilities include:

• Must be able to operate machine controls that are computer programmed.
• Excellent math skills a plus.
• The system generates a recipe for the color changes in the blow mold process.
• Must report all Quality defects to the Quality department to be addressed ASAP.
• May be required to pump railcars for Resin Supply.
• Maintain equipment in regrind rooms. Operate grinder. Take a daily inventory of all regrind and report to management.
• Operate forklift and/or clamp truck in compliance with safety standards.
• Keeps all machines stocked with raw material. Load and unload materials from trucks.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the regrind rooms in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Assists in creating the orderly flow of both raw-material & finished product.
• Support blow-mold operators at all times as concerns the material handler responsibilities.
• Responds to alarms in a timely manner to prevent unnecessary downtime.
• Operates a variety of buttons, switches, dials and controls as well as computerized equipment.
• Climbs up, over, in and around the equipment in a safe manner. This includes regularly stepping up 1 foot and occasionally climbing 5-8 stairs on a ladder to check equipment.
• Works near hot and cold parts and around moving mechanical parts. Starts and stops machines as needed to perform maintenance or troubleshoot problems.
• Remembers and applies a large body of knowledge pertaining to the machine operation features and the product features. There are many variables involved in both that must be learned and applied.
• Working knowledge of all blending equipment.
• Perform material room processes, including properly storing all raw materials in a neat and orderly fashion. Ensure containers are properly tagged as to content update and maintain all end of row tags.
• Documentation and maintenance of cleaning of filters in blending area per assigned lines.
• Perform Autonomous Maintenance and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Train fellow associates as requested.
• Relieve for breaks and lunches
• Fills out related forms for Production and Quality.
• Follow all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices. Understand and knows all LOTO Procedures and follows them.
• Follows all safety rules and safety requirements of the position and the plant.
• Limited travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing and 1 forklift experience preferred. Prefer a background working with plastics.

The Material Handler is required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential to the position:

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage, math and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

How to attend

Please use our visitor entrance on the left side of the building.

What to prepare

• Bring a resume if you have one and a cell phone we can text an application to.

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable); If you plan to tour the facility, you must wear shoes with safety toe, non-slip soles, and a minimum of 6 inches made of all leather.

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