1st Shift Machine Operator

Seaway Plastics; Vadnais Heights, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

STD/LTD

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Job summary

Seaway Plastics is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Machine Operator I to help produce plastic parts by operating molding machines, trimming parts, performing basic quality checks, and completing simple assembly tasks. This hands-on role, based in Minnesota, offers steady daily hours and growth in a manufacturing environment. Hours: 6:45am - 3:15pm.

Pay: $17.25/hr - $18.00/hr. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, legal work status in the United States, and the ability to lift

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or plastic injection molding preferred.
• Prior experience working in a clean room preferred.
• Able to read and comprehend production instructions and safety materials.
• Basic math: add, subtract, and divide in whole numbers and decimals.
• Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to stand, bend, and stoop; work in a team environment.
• Walking and stair climbing may be required in office/shop areas.

Responsibilities

• Produce products within customer specifications per work instructions at each cell.
• Run each job efficiently to achieve high quality and low waste per production goals.
• Package product according to the part-packing plan.
• Visually or dimensionally inspect parts as prescribed by quality standards.
• Notify supervisor of defects or equipment issues.
• Verify box labels and quantities per work instructions.
• Complete production documentation and reporting requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Keep machines and work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Demonstrate core values: Customer Focused, Execution, Respect, and Teamwork.

Job description

We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented team member to join our manufacturing team as Machine Operator I. In this hands-on role, you’ll help produce plastic parts by operating molding machines, removing and trimming parts, performing basic quality checks, and completing simple assembly tasks. You’ll work closely with your teammates to keep production running smoothly while learning valuable skills in a manufacturing environment.

Hours: 6:45am - 3:15pm

Pay:$17.25/hr - $18.00/hr

Primary Responsibilities:

• Produce products within customer specifications per work instructions posted at each work cell.
• Run each job efficiently, with the aim of high quality and low waste, per MME Group production goals.
• Package product in accordance with the part-packing plan.
• Visually or dimensionally inspect parts as prescribed by the quality standards.
• Notify supervisor of any product defects or issues with equipment.
• Verify and ensure box labels, box quantities, etc. are accurate according to work instructions.
• Complete production documentation and reporting requirements.
• Maintain and promote a safe and clean working environment.
• Keep machines and work areas in a near, clean, and orderly condition, and free of hazards.
• Demonstrate MME Group’s core values (We Are Customer Focused, We Execute, We Are Respectful, We Win Together)

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• High School or GED required.
• Valid identification and the ability to legally work in the United States.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or plastic injection molding preferred.
• Previous experience working in a clean room preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend production instructions, policy manuals, safety instructions, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations (examples: add, subtract, and divide in all unit of measure, using whole numbers and decimals)
• Ability to occasionally lift 30lbs unaided.
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to work and communicate in a team environment.
• Walking and stair climbing may be required in the office/shop areas.

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• STD/LTD
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement