Machine Operator

Wastequip; Statesville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

401K with company match

Vacation and personal/sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wastequip is seeking a Machine Operator for the 3rd shift to set up, start up, and operate rotational molding equipment. You will work with the Maintenance Department to ensure plastic parts meet quality standards at a consistent output rate.

You will prepare molds, monitor production, and adjust process parameters under supervision. The role involves 8+ hours standing, safety compliance, and following ISO procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on your feet for 8+ hours per day.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with repetitive physical labor in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and squat when loading molds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/load molds and machine with plastic resin for production runs per order specifications.
• Monitor machine operation for quality and standard production rates.
• Make adjustments to cycle-time, cooling-time, and temperature with supervision.
• Write production reports for scrap material to the compounding team.
• Maintain molds by cleaning parting lines and changing filters as needed.
• Follow ISO requirements and all standard operating procedures.

Skills

Stand for long shifts

Lift up to 50 lbs

Repetitive manual labor

Safety compliance

Fast-paced production

Job description

Machine Operator is responsible for working in conjunction with the Maintenance Department to set-up, start-up, and operate rotational molding equipment to safely produce plastic parts of acceptable quality at a standard out-put rate throughout production runs.

3rd Shift 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM.

Responsibilities

Prepare/load molds and machine with plastic resin for production runs according to order specifications.

Monitor operation of machine for acceptable quality and standard production rates.

Make processing adjustments with supervision to cycle-time, cooling-time, and temperature

Write and maintain accurate production reports for scrap material to deliver to compounding

Engage in mold maintenance for each production run by ensuring the following: clean parting lines and changing filters during each round.

Understand how job function relates to ISO requirements.

Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

Maintain area per 5S Standards.

Wear all required Personal Protection Equipment.

Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on your feet for the entire shift (8+ hours per day).
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and maneuver materials and products weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Comfortable performing repetitive physical labor throughout the day in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and squat frequently while loading molds and removing finished products.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while meeting safety and quality standards.

Company Benefits

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.