Essentra is immediately hiring for a Material Mixer and Handler on 3rd shift (10pm - 630am) located in the Erie, PA area to join our production team. As a Material Mixer and Handler you will be responsible for maximizing machine usage/efficiency by keeping machine hoppers full of the correct material/color.

Essentra is a global market leader in plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded and metal components for our partners in the equipment manufacturing, automotive, industrial electronics, fabrication, medical devices, renewable energy, production machinery, construction and agriculture industries.

What we offer:

• Sign-on Bonus! - Receive a $1,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus
• Paid over the following pay periods:
• $200.00 to be paid at first pay period after hire
• $300.00 to be paid after 45 days of employment
• $500.00 to be paid after 90 days of employment
• Compensation - Starting at $17.00/hour + $2.00 differential
• Eligible for a yearly bonus incentive
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K + company match
• Yearly steel or composite toe boot reimbursement program available
• Vacation and Holidays!

What you will do:

• Keep accurate account of all the materials distributed from inventory
• Perform cycle counts
• Mix material in accordance to guidelines
• Keep barrel stations full, have empty barrels on hand
• Accurately weigh material, label containers, and enter into inventory
• Keep drying ovens and drying barrels full
• Load and unload trailers
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Clean hoppers, lines, and filters
• Ability to work overtime as needed based on the needs of the business
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What we look for:

Required:

• Familiar with the different grades of material and the effects of polymer flow
• Strong math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Forklift license/experience
• Work safely in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Previous material handling or related experience at another plastic company preferred
• HS Diploma or GED
• Ability to work 10pm - 630pm, Sunday through Thursday

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra's global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes over 3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centers and 33 sales & service centers serving c.69,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy.

Essentra Components is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify employer.