Material Handler - ALPLA

DescriptionALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.What Can You Expect From ALPLAHealth and Wellness Care Program- Benefits Child Care BenefitsDependent Care Cost Savings ProgramRecognition programs; Promotional opportunities401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching PlanMedical, dental, vision planEducation assistance program/tuition reimbursementShort term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLAPaid vacation; paid holidaysWhat You Will Enjoy DoingMain Purpose of the Job:To perform all activities needed to maintain material supplies in an efficient, careful, attentive way, observing good manufacturing practices and production, quality and safety standards. Maintaining machines and equipment to ensure correct volumes andquality of raw material. Main Responsibilities:Ensures material availability and accurate inventory -Ensures delivered materials are stored in the correct location, including labels -Ensures silo's capacities are checked at shift start and finish to guarantee machines do not run out of material -Checks with Supervisor at the beginning of shift for any pending color changes -Ensures a correct and accurate inventory is taken, as requested -Reports to Production Manager any anticipated shortages of colorantsEnsures efficient material usage -Ensures regrind waste is kept to a minimum and that any waste is recorded -Ensures any regrind that can be returned to the machines is returned as soon as possibleColor Changes -Ensures all correct procedures are followed during a color change -Ensures materials no longer being used are returned to the correct area -Ensures material hoses are hooked up correctlyEnsures cleanliness of regrind room, label room and mezzanineAssists Maintenance and Mold Change TeamRequirementsWhat Makes You GreatPerformance Measurements:Color change done in a timely fashionMachines are not down for lack of materialRegrind waste at a minimumAccurate inventoryEducation/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalentExperience in manufacturing environmentExperience as Material Handler preferredQualifications/Skills:Able to lift up to 50 poundsAble to operate Forklifts