Job Title: Material Handler
Department: Molding
Supervisor: Molding Supervisor
Shift:
Continental Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
At Polytainers, we create packaging that helps protect the food products people enjoy every day. As a leading North American manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, we combine innovation, operational excellence and strong customer partnerships to deliver quality products and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across our teams and facilities, we work together with purpose, put our customers first, and continuously look for better ways to work. We create an environment where people are encouraged to share their ideas, empowered to take action and are supported in our growth.
When you join Polytainers, you become part of a team that values accountability, collaboration and respect. Whatever your role—making our products, supporting our customers or improving how we work—your contribution matters. Together, we partner for success, win through teamwork and create packaging solutions for today and tomorrow.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Material Handler reports to the Molding Shift Supervisor and is responsible for delivering packing supplies to the Molding production floor from the Warehouse, and to deliver molded skids to the Warehouse. A fully qualified Press Operator will be skilled in the following key responsibilities areas however may only be required to perform one or more of the responsibilities at a given time.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for wrapping and delivering completed molded skids, ensuring the boxes are placed on the skid as per the packing specifications
Tightly wrap the skid so that the boxes are properly secured
Create Pallet ID for all skids of products produced
Perform Molding and IML production MP transaction scanning
Deliver the wrapped skid to the warehouse for storage
Assist in transporting products for QC to and from the Warehouse
Responsible to keeping records of pallet ID created during MP transaction for tracking purposes
During the shift, the Material Handler must replenish all packing supplies at the scheduled machines by following IPS at the machine and sign off line clearance sheet
Replenish empty skids on the production floor
Remove broken or damaged skids to the warehouse
Replenish the tape machine when it is empty
Keep records of corrugates, liner bags and U boards brought to production floor for traceability
Responsible for Line Clearance during product change
Collect purge and drool twice during the shift, as well as scrap bags from the production floor and place it in blue bins
Clear any scrap products lying around the machine area and place them into scrap bins
Responsible for re-charging the battery of the electric hand truck when low
Perform daily checks on the pallet truck and keep records, reporting any issues to the supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREDEducational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum Experience/Field: Previous experience handling the electric hand truck would be an asset
Communication Skills: Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the Physical Activity Demands listed below
CORE COMPETENCIES:
FOR THIS POSITIONMust have the ability to lift more than 20 pounds, stand and walk for long periods of time
Ability to give concentrated attention for long periods of time
Comfortable reaching above and below shoulder height, kneeling, bending, and repetitive movements such as gripping, grasping, pushing and pulling
Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs
This job requires much of the time to be spent on the air-conditioned shop floor exposed to a noisy environment.
