Resin Handler

Petoskey Plastics aspires to stand out as an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation sets us apart, as we strive to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are seeking a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training, explore the comprehensive benefits listed below to see how Petoskey Plastics can support your professional journey.

We’re headquartered in Petoskey where our Lake Michigan shores are clasped by rhythmic waves of seafoam and cobalt. We’re honored to have roots in Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana as our production has expanded over the years. Our custom-engineered solutions tackle a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more. Always moving forward! > IN THE NEWS

A few of our over 20 competitive benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!

• PTO - start accruing just two weeks after your start date

• Earn a $500 bonus for maintaining a full-time status for the first 90 days of employment with good attendance.

• Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution!

• Profit Sharing

• Birthday Pay

• Call-in Bonus

• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually)

• Life Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

The Resin Handler is responsible for retrieving resin and additives from storage to meet the daily production schedule, using approved containers such as daybins and gaylords. They support Line Operators by accurately supplying resin and additives to silos, daybins, gaylords, and other approved containers according to resin recipes on work orders. The Resin Handler monitors resin levels at each line to prevent extrusion shortages and coordinates with Line Operators to time resin changes during job transitions. They work to minimize resin waste, maintain clean and organized resin storage and connection areas including silo pads in accordance with 6S standards, and safely deliver materials to various departments as directed by plant management.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with safety rules and actively support safety team
• Maintain a clean and debris-free work area
• Maintain the silo pads by conducting the required daily inspection and cleanup
• Use Silo tracker to monitor resin levels and validate with drivers prior to offloads
• Adhere to Quality Management System Procedures
• Inspect and validate raw material (scrap)
• Remove contamination from raw material
• Transport materials to appropriate location
• Complete paperwork accurately and keep organized for processing
• Enter data for RM scrap and FG resin into computerized inventory system
• Maintain paperwork and print any labels which may be required
• Transport weighed materials to appropriate locations
• Keep lines supplied with raw materials according to (work order)
• Measure fall out
• Complete resin changes and purges
• Manage resin floor sweepings ensuring the resin alley area is clean and resin is filtered and placed in correct bin for recycling
• Help manage resin inventory and participate in physical counts
• Perform daily maintenance and inspections of the forklift
• Provide break relief for material handlers and packers
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 1-3 years experience in fast-paced warehouse setting

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Data entry and keyboarding skills
• Ability to read work instructions in English
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Proven track record of excellent attendance
• Proficient with weights and measures
• Forklift certification

Essential Functions

• Regular and Reliable Attendance
• Reading
• Writing
• Visual Acuity
• Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50+ feet
• Standing for 12 hours
• Walking
• Bending
• Twisting
• Reaching
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
• Concentration