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Material Handler

Iceberg Enterprises LLC

Sturgis, MI 49091 • $20.39 / hr • 9/2/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Job Scope

This role performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for verifying the “blenders” have the correct calcium, colorant, regrind and virgin material
  • Move material in and out as required to prevent down time on the press
  • Responsible for color changes that occur on the machines, including cleaning the system, draining the regrind, hoppers, filters and blenders
  • Responsible for checking material flow
  • Support giving breaks as needed
  • Pick up the cardboard properly dispose of
  • Clean the grinder room and the mechanical room in the Blow Mold department.
  • Manage propane tank storage and fills
  • Monitor grinders and assist with grinding purge and scrap
  • Ensure all color materials are properly labeled and put back into the racks in inventory when a color change is made.
  • Understands material codes, scale calibration and batch size and how to set the amount so it will not build up too high and interfere with the pinch tube.
  • Keep area clean between the back side of the presses and the wall or the aisle area behind the presses.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Regular attendance pattern

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED credentials is required
  • 6 months – 1 year of direct experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics, is required.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is highly desired
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is highly desired
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English, is highly desired
  • Basic reading and communication skills in English is required
  • Basic math skills and the ability to count is required
  • Experience using hand and power tools is highly desired
  • Strong organizational and multitasking ability

Physical Requirements

  • Typical manufacturing environment
  • 8-hour, onsite schedule.Remote work is not available
  • Frequent speaking
  • Constant combination of sitting, standing, and walking
  • Constant gross and fine manipulation
  • Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, andlifting 50 pounds.
  • Frequent stooping, crouching, kneeling

1st shift 6:45 am-3:00 pm; Monday - Friday