Line Operator - Sustainable Plastics Production Pro

Petoskey-Plastics; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO after 2 weeks

401k with company match

Bonus for good attendance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Petoskey Plastics seeks a dedicated Line Operator to safely run production lines, maintain quality, and document daily output, scrap, and downtime. You will collaborate with teammates, follow standard procedures, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced plastics environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and prefer 6 months of plastics manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schedules and blueprints in English.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven record of reliable attendance and dependability.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic electrical knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work orders, blueprints, and procedures in English.
• Computer proficiency for data entry and production reporting.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Line Operator experience in plastics manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned production lines safely and efficiently while meeting productivity, quality, and scrap targets.
• Review and interpret production schedules, work orders, blueprints, specifications, and SOPs.
• Monitor and document production output, downtime, scrap, resin usage, and quality data.
• Prepare, stage, and organize materials, equipment, and tooling for production.
• Input data related to resin, production, and scrap into the computer system.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and downtime.
• Participate in training and qualification sessions; assist in training new operators.
• Escalate unresolved issues and support corrective actions.
• Maintain housekeeping and adhere to safety rules (6S, LOTO, machine guarding).

Skills

Safety

Quality

Attendance

Communication

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schedules

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plascontrol

Gravimetric systems

Job description

Petoskey Plastics seeks a dedicated Line Operator to safely run production lines, maintain quality, and document daily output, scrap, and downtime. You will collaborate with teammates, follow standard procedures, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced plastics environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and prefer 6 months of plastics manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schedules and blueprints in English.