Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets.

Trilogy Plastics, a Best Places to Work winner, is hiring for our materials department. This is a chance to join a great team and contribute to the success of an excellent organization.

Our best candidate:

Great teammate

Solid work ethic, dependable Good sense of humor Upbeat, positive, enthusiastic Flexible Self-starter, motivated Sound judgment

Sense of urgency

Detail-oriented

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintains flow of materials and products through a high volume, fast paced plant environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Moves, stores, and spaces materials as directed

• Delivers materials and molds to various departments and between plant locations following prescribed practice or instructions

• Assists with loading and unloading materials and goods from incoming and outgoing trucks

• Uses tow motor and hand truck to transport materials

• Follows all safety requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Competency in basic math including decimals and fractions required

• Experience in successful tow motor operation required

• Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) required

• Entry level experience in manufacturing required; Knowledge of manufacturing environment/processes

• Experience and competency using tow motors preferred

• Experience in plastics manufacturing preferred

• Experience with ISO9001:2008 compliance preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moving mechanical parts

• Moderate noise level

• Possible exposure to fumes and airborne particles

• Warm during summer months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly-changing work environment

• Ability to stand, sit, squat, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stretch, walk, reach, twist, bend, grasp, use hands and fingers, handle objects or controls, talk, hear

• Physically capable of accessing/moving through all areas of the plant; Agility to negotiate around moving machinery and people

• Ability to frequently lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 25 pounds, and rarely up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Other details

• Job Function Manufacturing
• Pay Type Hourly