Machine Operator 1 - 3rd shift

T.O. Plastics, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 67,565,769 - 84,041,865; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

STD and LTD Insurance

401K with match

3 weeks PTO

Critical Illness Coverage

FSA or HSA

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

T.O. Plastics, Inc. in Clearwater, MN is hiring for a 3rd shift position (9:45pm–5:45am, Su–Th) with a $23.57–$29.33 hourly rate plus a 15% shift differential.

The role focuses on production operations, line setup, quality checks, and record keeping within a fast-paced thermoforming environment. The comprehensive benefits include medical, vision, life insurance, 401K with company match, PTO, and more. Candidates should have a high school diploma (or GED) and manufacturing experience; plastics

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience with equipment is required.
• Trade school for plastics fabrication and light setup/maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, and product specs is expected.
• Basic English reading/writing and math skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform production operations and monitor machines; identify quality issues.
• Provide training to new Packers and assist with paperwork.
• Operate and troubleshoot multiple production lines; assist with set ups and roll changes.
• Complete paperwork for inventory, quality control, and roll tickets accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

English comprehension

Mathematical skills

Reading blueprints/prints

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing experience

Plastics fabrication trade school (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

TOP Clearwater
830 County Road 75
Clearwater, MN 55320, USA

3rd Shift – 9:45pm to 5:45am Su-Th ($23.57 - $29.33/Hour) with the 15% shift differential for 3rd shift

Company Overview:

Experience matters. Since 1948, T.O. Plastics has manufactured quality custom thermoformed parts and packaging and provided exceptional service to horticulture, medical and industrial customers around the world. One of the top one hundred thermoforming companies in North America, T.O. Plastics delivers value by focusing on customer needs and by offering a full range of services from design-to-manufacture. At T.O. Plastics, we are dedicated to excellence, and we leverage our experience and core competency to develop customized, cost‑effective solutions for businesses in diverse markets. T.O. Plastics has facilities in both Clearwater and Otsego, Minnesota. It is our Mission to “delight and serve our customers with innovative thermoform solutions”.

Essential Functions:

• Performs production operations, monitors machine performance, completes minor quality control checks, and identifies all quality issues and quality codes.
• Provides training to new Packers and assists with paperwork as needed.
• Able to operate and keep up with faster lines in speed and complexity, capable of starting up each inline machine, operates lines with minimal assistance or issue, and is well‑versed in a minimum of 50% of the production lines.
• Diligently completes and maintains all necessary paperwork without assistance or error for inventory, quality control, record keeping, roll stock and sheet tickets, etc.
• Understands the Bill of Materials (BOM) and verifies the materials at the line against it.
• Ensures correct signage is used to identify all scrap material, removes, fills out, and attaches tag to scrap roll and takes rejected rolls to appropriate areas. Also confirms that the correct material is being used on the line and that the scrap material is sent to the correct grinder.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) authorized and performs lockout/tag out according to safety guidelines and the instructions provided for each individual piece of equipment.
• Performs basic machine set up activities and completes roll changes by placing rolls on machines and starting rolls into formers and other machines.
• Uses basic troubleshooting skills, gained job knowledge, and experience to identify and diagnose basic forming, trimming, and punching problems on the machines. This includes adjusting heats and recognizing different forming conditions such as webbing, cold roll, etc.
• Assists in other mechanical maintenance as needed and makes basic adjustments to temperature and/or speed to correct issues with assistance/support.
• Eliminates downtime and keeps machines running efficiently.
• Promotes good housekeeping practices by ensuring work areas and common areas are clean.
• Identifies and reports any unsafe work conditions, behaviors, or incidents.
• Follows and adheres to all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the lead, supervisor, or manager.

Comprehensive benefit package to include the following options:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD and LTD Insurance
• 401K with a generous company match
• 3 weeks of PTO earned as a weekly accrual
• Critical Illness Coverage
• FSA or HSA Contribution Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education, Experience, & Skills:

The qualifications listed here are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Previous manufacturing experience or familiarity with manufacturing equipment required.
• Preferred qualifications include trade school for plastics fabrication, light set up or maintenance experience, and basic knowledge of production scheduling and inventory control.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices, standard operating procedures, and product specifications.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English. This is essential for understanding work instructions, labels, quality sheets, other printed job materials, and communicating effectively with fellow workers to fully understand job information.
• Basic computer skills required, including the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and the ability to work with different applications on different formats.
• Must possess basic mathematic skills including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Job efficiencies and TMM utilization requires offline calculations for work center operation and communication to estimation and scheduling. Setup and control of jobs also requires mathematical calculations and the ability to read prints to produce to specifications.
• Able to use measuring tools (such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, indicators, scales, etc.) to read and interpret a variety of measurements using fractions, decimals, or metric increments.
• This position requires the skill to effectively communicate, both verbally and written, in a professional, positive, and constructive manner.
• Must be detail oriented, demonstrate both team‑based and independent work skills, and successfully navigate training to be effective in this role.
• Good common sense and critical thinking ability is necessary. To succeed in this position the reasoning skills of the individual must be particularly good to enable the balance of all jobs and to solve the issues that present themselves in production.
• Ability to adjust to unpredictable situations that require immediate time and attention.
• Strong organization, time management, multitasking, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work will be performed in a well‑lit manufacturing environment which may include regular exposure to flying dust and debris; the smell of burnt plastic; high decibel equipment and loud noises; and extreme temperatures ranging from subzero up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment consistently and correctly. This may include wearing safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, respiratory masks, other safety equipment as designated, and adhering to the safety dress code.
• The manufacturing environment is fast‑moving and may require the mobility to bend, stoop, lift, carry, lift above shoulders, push, pull, walk, and stand throughout the duration of the shift.
• Visual acuity, manual dexterity, and hand function are required to inspect and handle product.

Must be able to lift forty‑three pounds sixty times per 8‑hour shift and must be able to lift as much as fifty pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to safely climb short ladders while carrying these weights.

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