Inspector - 2nd Shift (3pm - 11pm)

General Formulations; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

General Formulations is seeking a production associate to support the Glue Room and Coating area. The role involves operating the glue pouring system, applying adhesive to roll stock, and monitoring coating quality to ensure products meet specifications.

The candidate should be able to lift up to 40 pounds and participate in housekeeping and setup during job changes. Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with manufacturing background preferred.

Qualifications

• Good oral communication and able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn multiple shift operations.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate glue pouring system and apply adhesive to roll stock.
• Check application for surface defects and proper coverage; monitor current run.
• Set up and monitor adhesive reservoir on the coater.
• Address quality issues by adjusting coater to bring product into specification.
• Perform housekeeping and support setup during job changes in the Glue Room.
• Follow manager instructions and contribute to team efficiency.

Skills

Good oral communication

Self-motivated

Quality aptitude

Troubleshooting ability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the coating operator learns to set up and operate the Glue and Inspection area. Learns to check operation of Glue room and Coating Head to assure material is produced within specification at the target speed. Performs material handling operations to support the Glue Room.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i

nclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates glue pouring system in application of applying adhesive or chemical to roll stock.
• Check application for surface defects, proper coverage and, inventory for current run.
• Ability to obtain Hilo requirements to operate a standup Hilo in a production environment safely.
• Set-up/adjust and actively monitor/fill adhesive reservoir on the coater.
• Actively involved in the cleanup and setup of the coater during job changes including all assigned equipment.
• Develop understanding of the adhesive coating process, products, and raw materials to effectively troubleshoot production and quality issues.
• Develop an understanding of basic quality issues for the product and communicate with the Operator; to adjust the coater to address quality issues into specification.
• Requires heavy lifting. Needs to be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the area.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Shift Coating Manager and or Leadership Team.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED and manufacturing background preferred.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Good oral communication skills and works well in a fast-passed team environment.
• Self-motivated and interested in learning multiple operations within shift/department in the future.
• Good quality aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Perform any and all duties as directed by the manager
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a fast-passed team environment.
• Self-motivated and interested in learning additional processes.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time.