Hpp Operator Level I - All Shifts (1St, 2Nd, & 3Rd)

Clayens Us Llc; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayens US LLC in Illinois seeks a High Performance Polymers Operator Level 1 to visually inspect, weigh, count parts, and support the injection molding floor.

You will manage WIP inventory, move materials, log production data, and help keep safety and quality standards. Shifts 1st–3rd with compensation 19–22 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in a manufacturing environment; injection molding experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating riding forklifts.
• Successful completion of Paulson Training: Fundamentals of Injection Molding.
• Successful completion of Paulson Training: Technology of Injection Molding - Level 1.
• English language proficiency for verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read/write English and interpret safety rules and production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Move parts from injection molding machines to weigh scales to prevent WIP overflow.
• Identify and verify parts and counts.
• Visually inspect products for defects to ensure quality.
• Alert shift Mold Technician of machine malfunctions or scrap issues.
• Cut off runners and inspect finished parts for specifications.
• Enter information on log sheets as quality checks are made.
• Maintain accurate shift records of accepted, rejected, and scrap items.
• Unload, move, and load materials into bins, dryers, and ovens.
• Store and stack materials per company standards and complete move tickets.
• Report inventory shortages and suggest new orders as needed.
• Identify and remove damaged materials with QA assistance.
• Clean and set up material dryers, feeders, and loaders.
• Move WIP and finished goods to staging areas as required.
• Process parts per job instructions, pack, and label accordingly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paulson Training: Fundamentals of Injection Molding

Paulson Training: Technology of Injection Molding - Level 1

Tools

Riding forklift experience

Job description

High Performance Polymers Operator Level 1

Job Summary:

Performs visual inspection, weigh counting, and packaging of plastic parts. Maintains supply of raw material to injection molding floor, WIP inventory management, and provides a variety of routine support for production and the operation of injection molding machines. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain and move parts from injection molding machines to weigh scales as they are being produced to avoid overflow of WIP containers.
• Identifies and verifies parts and counts.
• Visually inspects product for common defects to ensure quality parts are being counted in compliance with specified Quality requirements.
• Alerts shift Mold Technician of machine malfunction or scrap quantity issues.
• Cut off runners with hand gate cutters or band saws and inspect work to ensure finished parts meet specifications.
• Enters information on log sheets such as in-process books as quality checks are made to ensure product consistency and conformity to quality standards.
• Understands production records and is able to keep accurate counts over the course of a shift of accepted, rejected, and scrap product as noted on shift report forms.
• Unloads, moves, and loads materials into bins, dryers, and pan drying oven.
• Stores and stacks materials according to company standards and completes move tickets as required.
• Reports inventory shortages and recommending new orders as necessary.
• Identifies and removes damaged materials from stock with QA assistance.
• Cleans, checks, and sets up material dryers, feeders, and/or loaders as required.
• Moves WIP and finished goods to specified staging areas as required.
• Processes manufactured parts per job instructions, pack verified amounts, and label appropriately.
• Constructs boxes for packing at assigned machine as required.
• Lifts and carries boxes (up to 50 lbs.) to pallets for removal to shipping or storage. On occasion may use pallet jack to move pallets of boxes or totes.
• Responsible for keeping the assigned work area well organized, clean, and neat.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other coworkers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Injection Molding experience highly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating riding forklifts.
• Successful completion of "Fundamentals of Injection Molding" Paulson Training during onboarding.
• Successful completion of “Technology of Injection Molding - Level 1” Paulson Training during onboarding.
• English language proficiency to include verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read/write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and production documentation.
• Ability to maintain and understand records and data, as well as complete required documentation.
• Ability to work with coworkers in a team environment; team oriented, self-motivated.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Continuous mental and visual attention to production and quality of products.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity.
• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.
• Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.

1st Shift - 5am - 1:30pm

2nd Shift - 1pm - 9:30pm

3rd Shift - 9pm - 5:30am

Compensation details:

19-22 Hourly Wage