2nd shift pays an additional $1.00 for the shift differential.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Operate injection molding machines following instructions and written requirements.
- Collect parts, inspect, separate and package as required per requirements.
- Separate and document known defective parts on required forms. Inform Supervisor or Technician when defects exceed allowable amounts.
- Follow all safety rules and guidelines. Report any unsafe conditions or practices.
- Maintain a clean work area throughout the shift.
- Report to assigned machine on time. Always take breaks and lunch at appropriate times as instructed returning to work area promptly.
- Work with shift production leads as required.
- At start of shift read, understand, and ask questions regarding training to work instructions. If unsure how to proceed, escalate to shift supervisor.
- Receive training by a higher-level operator and follow the operator instruction.
- Check the packaged parts before relieving the previous shift operator, report any discrepancies immediately.
- Run the mold at the standard cycle time.
- Perform visual inspections of product checking quality as trained, reporting immediately any discrepancies to your lead assistant, lead, or technician.
- Record the amount of defective parts on defects/scrap form. Report to the lead assistant, lead, or technician every time that the scrap is more than allowed.
- Package product according to work instructions.
- Verify labels against work order and work center.
- Help perform line clearances on their assigned work centers.
- Verify that assigned work centers have the necessary equipment and materials for the whole shift.
- Label bags or containers of products with date, your stamp or initials; accepting the product packaged is per the work instructions and quality requirements. Do not fill out labels in advance.
- At shift end, escalate any issues with your work center to shift supervisor to include in their rundown to incoming shift.
Core Competencies
- Fluency in English: Being able to read, write, and speak is a requirement
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
- Cosmetic Inspection
- General Safety
- Time Management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Team Work
- Inspection Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service (internal or external)
- Good Attendance/Dependability
- Basic math skills
- Be honest and respectful to everyone at all times.
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Some factory related experience preferred but not mandatory.