Material Handler
HiFyve is hiring a Material Handler in the Manufacturing industry in St. Louis, MO!
Pay: $20/hr
Shift: 2nd shift 1pm to 9pm M-F
Location: St. Louis, MO
This role supports extrusion production lines by ensuring materials, equipment, and finished goods are handled safely and efficiently. You'll play a key role in maintaining production flow, supporting changeovers, and ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and storage of products and scrap materials.
Job Responsibilities
- Supply raw materials and production supplies to extrusion lines using a forklift
- Complete final pallet pack-outs per process instruction sheets
- Weigh and record A-grade product and scrap on production sheets
- Move finished goods to storage areas
- Backup packing operations during breaks
- Operate pelletizer (startup, monitor, adjust, and clean as needed)
- Weigh, label, and transport regrind materials
- Ensure all scrap is processed through grinding/re-pelletizing systems
- Set up and store auxiliary equipment after production runs
- Assist with mechanical changeovers on production lines
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Enter maintenance requests for malfunctioning equipment
- Troubleshoot issues, prioritize tasks, and take corrective action as needed
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all plant safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Maintain a clean and hazard-free workspace
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required
- Forklift certification required
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
Technical Skills
- Ability to follow complex written instructions with minimal errors
- Basic mechanical aptitude and experience with hand tools
- Experience operating forklifts (sit-down, stand-up, pallet jacks)
- Ability to use measuring tools (scales, rulers, calipers)
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Access)
Core Competencies
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay focused in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Problem-solving ability with logical decision-making
- Willingness to assist team members and contribute to team goals
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing/warehouse environment with dust, noise, and no A/C
- Work around hot plastic extrusion equipment
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Hands-on role requiring physical activity throughout the shift
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