Factory Worker Full Time

Springfield Plastics, inc; Auburn (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Plastics, inc is seeking a production worker to support manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include coiling and cutting drainage pipe, bundling products, operating power tools and forklifts, and assisting with mold changes. Strong safety awareness and reliability are essential.

Role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, standing for long hours, and willingness to overtime when production demands rise. Team player with ability to follow detailed instructions is preferred.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented production worker with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and speed.
• Good physical stamina for long shifts and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Coiling drainage pipe into large and small coils from production lines.
• Cutting drainage pipe into required lengths.
• Cutting, tying and stringing twine.
• Bundling product for movement and staging.
• Operating power tools, coilers and heavy machinery.
• Setting up machines to start production cycles.
• Controlling and adjusting machine settings.
• Fixing issues during shifts and spotting machine mistakes.
• Catching and trimming parts; using bandsaws and other tools.
• Accurate counting and bagging parts; forklift and scissor lift operation.
• Performing routine maintenance and maintaining production records.
• Assist with mold changes and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stamina

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Job description

Description

Job Responsibilities Include:

• coiling drainage pipe into large and small coils from the end of the production lines.


• cutting drainage pipe of multiple sizes into required lengths.


• cutting, tying and stringing twine.


• bundling product for movement.


• moving production into the staging area of the yard.


• operating power tools, coilers and heavy machinery.


• setting up machine to start production cycle.


• control and adjust machine settings.


• fixing issues that might occur during shift.


• spotting any machine related mistakes or flaws.


• catching and trimming of parts.


• using bandsaws and other powered and handheld tools.


• accurately counting and bagging parts.


• operating of forklift and scissor lift.


• performing routine maintenance.


• keeping accurate records of production using computer systems.


• maintain daily activity logs.


• assist with mold changes.


• other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements Include:

• complete tasks at a fast pace


• follow detailed instructions


• lift up to 75 pounds above the head on a repetitive basis


• attendance is a top priority


• perform fine manipulation with hands and fingers for up to 12 consecutive hours


• push, pull, squat, bend, stretch and crawl for up to 12 consecutive hours


• walk and/or stand for up to 12 consecutive hours


• complete repetitive motions with hands, arms, feet, legs and back for up to 12 consecutive hours


• tolerate high temperatures while working indoors


• mandatory overtime/holdovers possible during heavy production


• mandatory Saturdays possible during heavy production


• team player