Machine Operator

Otto Environmental Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves operating machinery to assemble high-quality plastic products, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented setting, demonstrating reliability and a strong attention to detail. With a focus on efficiency and productivity, this position offers the chance to contribute to essential manufacturing processes while working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand work instructions in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Remove injection molded products from the conveyor belt.
• Inspect products for quality and complete simple reporting.
• Follow safety guidelines and attend training meetings.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Machine Operator for Production & Assembly in fast paced production in heavy manufacturing environment for Plastic Injection Molded Products; specifically, 2 Wheeled Trash Carts, Trash Cans and a variety of Waste Containers.

Works with equipment and machinery to assemble products as required by the company. Manages information (work-orders), reviews diagrams (artwork) and follows procedures, collating information and entering details in records. Inspects products to maintain standards, interprets and integrates numerical information, critically examines information and summarizes verbal information.

E or N

90%

• Remove injection molded products from a conveyer belt beside the injection molding machine.
• Trim excess plastic ("flash") on products using small hand tool (scrapper)
• Perform the function of "Hot-Stamping" the product by lifting the Trash Cart base to a machine which imprints the Customer name and/or Logo onto the Trash Cart
• Trash Carts are then assembled with Lid and Wheels; then stacked and plastic wrapped for shipment; then moved by pushing stacks from assembly area to finished area for forklift pickup
• Completes simple counting and reporting for production and quality control and inventory counts
• Employee will manage daily work orders furnished in both written and verbal instructions
• Follows procedures to complete the finished product(s) to customer specifications
• Inspects product for 100% quality
• Attends all training and safety meetings
• Follows all safety guidelines including using required Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Glasses, and Shoes)

E

10%

Other duties as assigned.

N

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must read, write, understand, and follow work instructions, charts, and signs in English
• Must have basic math skills for counting, inventory and production reporting
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing, production environment
• Dependable to adhere to schedule with prompt punctuality and excellent attendance
• Team player with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Strong attention to detail; following instructions both verbal and written
• Must be able to comply with background check, references checks and pre-employment drug screening
• Must be able to provide required identification for proof of employment eligibility to complete hiring process
• Must be within a reasonable daily commute distance to the work location

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds - repetitively – every 1 to 2 minutes - for the duration of a shift (8 hour shifts during in light production schedule / 12 hour shifts during full production schedule)
• Must be able to exert 75 to 100 pounds of push force periodically throughout the duration of the shift (move by pushing stacks of 8 to 10 Two-Wheeled Trash Carts from point A to point B (approx. 10 to 15 ft) moving from assembly area to the staging area for forklift pickup
• Must be able to stand and move about the duration of shift; including stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands, pull, lift, push, pick-up; may sit at break times
• Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled work environment (may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time)
• Must be able to tolerate moderate noise level (hearing protection supplied and may be required in certain production areas)

WORKING CONDITIONS: Characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Plant/ Warehouse: The employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the Plant/Warehouse work environment is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. Must be able to repetitively lift and/or move up to 30 pounds every 75 seconds to 1 minute during a 12-hour shift. [1]