12-Hour Night Shift Operator

Kreate; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Kreate in Lima, OH is hiring hourly associates for the 7pm–7am, 2-2-3 schedule. This is a permanent 3rd shift role with no move to other shifts; reliable transportation and good attendance are required.

You will run various injection molding machines, maintain efficiency, perform visual inspections, deburring and cleaning, and package finished products to meet standards. The position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with employer match after probation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to perform repetitive work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills required for daily tasks.
• Attention to detail is essential for quality.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple lines/job duties.
• Must be able to lift heavy boxes regularly.
• Ability to work in a team and cooperate with others.
• Overtime may be required based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficiency to the approved standard.
• Inspect items and sort by visual inspection to ensure defect-free product.
• Prep product via deburring and cleaning to meet standards.
• Inspect and pack product according to the standard.
• Maintain work area and equipment, keeping it orderly.
• Provide accurate production reporting and scrap counts at shift end.
• Communicate with previous shift to receive important job information.
• Communicate with Team Leaders and supervisors when issues arise.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Basic math

Stamina / long standing

Overtime willingness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Kreate is a family-owned plastic injection molding company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, with operations across five states. We create consumer goods sold by major retailers—products that improve everyday experiences for the people who use them.

What makes Kreate different is how we think. We’re on a mission to reimagine familiar product categories and turn “same old” into “new and improved.” That mindset drives everything we do—from product development and manufacturing to how we invest in our people and run our operations.

Innovation at Kreate isn’t limited to engineering or design teams. It shows up on the plant floor, in continuous improvement efforts, in how we adopt new technologies, and in how we support our teams. We’re always evolving—our processes, our tools, and our capabilities—because we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere.

As a family-owned company, we take a long-term approach to growth. We value accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, learn new skills, and help shape how we build products and run our business.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is expected, initiative is encouraged, and your work truly matters, we’d love to Kreate the future together.

Don't miss this opportunity to join our growing team! Kreate is currently hiring hourly associates on Day shift. You must be willing to work 7pm - 7am on the 2-2-3 schedule (every other weekend off). This is a permanent 3rd shift role; there is not an opportunity to move to a different shift. You must have reliable transportation and strong attendance at previous jobs. The starting pay is $20/hr with a pay increase every 6 months. Limited positions available.

Hourly Associate

This position is responsible for running various injection molding machines to produce a quality product within the production standards that will be shipped to the end consumer.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintain efficiency to the approved standard
• Inspect items and sort by means of visual inspections to insure they are defect free
• Prep product via deburring and cleaning to meet product standard
• Inspect and pack product in accordance to the standard
• Maintain work area and equipment by cleaning, organizing and keeping it in orderly condition
• Provide accurate production reporting and scrap counts at the end of the shift
• Communicate with previous shift to receive important job information
• Communicate with Team Leaders and supervisors when there are issues
• Complete other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate required
• Must have the ability to perform repetitive work in a fast paced work environment, which includes long periods of standing
• Must be able to perform basic math skills
• Attention to detail is imperative
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to lift heavy boxes on a regular basis
• Able to work in a team environment
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed

Company Details:

• Location: 3765 St Johns Rd, Lima, OH 45806
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life coverage will be made available immediately
• 401(k) plan will be available after three month probation period with an employer match up to four percent
• This position will report to the shift process technician

Kreate is an equal opportunity employer. The Statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being preformed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

The pay range for this role is:

20 - 20 USD per hour (Lima - 3765 St Johns Rd)