EPS Operator - 1st shift

Stanley Black & Decker; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision care

Wellness program

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black + Decker is seeking an EPS Operator for 1st shift in Sedalia, MO. You will be trained in Expanded Polystyrene foam packaging and support Lean manufacturing initiatives while maintaining quality and safety.

You will read and adjust press systems and pre-expanders, input data, monitor density, and perform routine inventory and equipment upkeep. Overtime may be required based on production needs.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge and manual dexterity.
• Ability to read instructions from manuals and drawings with precision.
• Good understanding of quality control principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using hand tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform tasks following established safety rules and report hazards.
• Support Lean initiatives (5S, TPM) to improve equipment efficiency.
• Read press system instructions and adjust machinery accordingly.
• Set and operate the pre-expander to maintain product density.
• Record density data and input data into the PC database.
• Monitor mold changeovers to meet customer needs.
• Use SAP to identify foam requirements; develop daily schedules.
• Perform daily inventory and forklift/clamp truck checklists.
• Complete 6S audits and maintain housekeeping.
• Meet quality standards and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Manual dexterity

Reading manuals

Quality control

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

PC database

Job description

EPS Operator - 1st shift

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.

Position Summary

The EPS Operator shall be trained in all phases of Expanded Polystyrene (EOS) foam protective packaging materials.

Essential Functions

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards.
• Take an active role in caring for the equipment to prevent breakdowns and defects and help increase overall equipment efficiency through 5S, TPM (total productive maintenance), and other Lean Manufacturing initiatives directed by the Sedalia site.
• The EPS Operator shall be capable of the following:
• Reading and understanding all the press systems which includes the sequence of machinery, injection, valve operation, etc.
• Adjusting the press to maintain a quality product and understand PLC output steps on all machines.
• Adjusting and operating the pre-expander to maintain the correct density of the product. This will be done by constant monitoring of time and temperature of the raw materials.
• Keeping accurate density records of pre-expanded materials.
• Ability to input data in the PC data base as required.
• Monitor the scheduling of mold changeovers to meet the needs of the customer.
• Use of SAP to identify foam requirement from unit number.
• Develop daily schedule.
• Perform daily inventor.
• Complete forklift/clamp truck checklist.
• Ability to perform 6s audits.
• The Operator shall be capable of performing all the diversified operations assigned along with meeting satisfactory performance requirements.
• Capable of performing said operations to close tolerances and shall inspect product for conformity to quality standards as established for the department. Inspection is to include part and/or component defects and operation of all working parts.
• Additional responsibilities include good housekeeping and other assignments as directed by the Supervisor.
• The Operator shall be able to work overtime as requested and posted by management.

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Integrity
• Dependability & Reliability
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to read instructions represented in manuals, drawings, schematics etc. and follow them with precision
• Good understanding of quality control principles
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) Experience and ability in using hand tools

What You'll Receive

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Vision
• Wellness program
• Disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on Stanley Black + Decker tools and other partner programs.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company and #2 security solutions provider, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black + Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black + Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World's largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that