Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Cardinal Systems, Inc.; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k matching

PTO & 11 Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Disability & Life Insurance

Safe working conditions

Job summary

Cardinal Systems Inc. is seeking a Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate and maintain extrusion machinery for plastic hoses, deck drains and other custom products, while upholding strict quality standards and safety policies.

The role requires basic forklift experience, the ability to read prints, and the physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds. Training for forklift certification will be provided if needed, with a 3rd shift from 11:45 PM to 8:00

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift preferred/ the ability to obtain certification.
• Will be required to climb, lift, squat, stoop, knee, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to work at a steady and consistent pace.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plastic extrusion machines for hoses, deck drains and other products.
• Support quality control by inspecting parts and processes.
• Follow safety policies and SOPs and ensure a safe workplace.
• Read prints/documents and complete production and quality data sheets.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality control

Read prints

Safety procedures

Manufacturing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Global Shop software

Job description

Are you ready to dive into a new career?

WE MANUFACTURE FUN!! Cardinal Systems Inc. is one of the nation's largest technologically advanced manufacturers of galvanized steel walls for in-ground swimming pools. In addition to steel walls, we manufacture steel steps and benches, aluminum coping, liner track, deck drains, liner bead and other custom fabrications.

As a Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator, you are an integral part of our organization. Responsible for operating and maintaining machines that extrude or draw out plastic hoses, deck drain, and other custom plastic products. Every employee is responsible for quality control; you help us make the best products in the industry.

Essential Functions of a Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator:

• Successfully completes forklift training and obtains certification
• Provide the safest possible workplace by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting, and acting upon any incidents or unsafe conditions
• Become familiar with operation of less advanced manual and automated machinery
• Basic understanding of process and flow of the department
• Operate machines at a rate which will meet scheduled production requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Understanding of company's work instructions, production standards, safety procedures, quality standards, and SOP's
• Learn basic Global Shop procedures (clocking in & out of jobs, daily production & material transfers, checking inventory status, and completing daily tasks)
• Develop an understanding of product knowledge to perform quality checks on parts
• Learn how to knowledgably read prints/documents
• Learn how to complete production and quality data sheets with accuracy

Qualifications for a Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience operating a forklift preferred/ the ability to obtain certification
• Will be required to climb, lift, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently
• Ability to work at a steady and consistent pace

3rd Shift 11:45 PM - 8:00 AM (Sunday - Thursday)

Here's how OUR family takes care of YOUR family:

• Top-notch Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Competitive additional benefits package including 401k matching
• Generous PTO & 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Mothers, Fathers, & Adopting Parents)
• Fully Paid Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Clean, Safe, and Comfortable Working Conditions

Cardinal Systems Inc. is a family owned, family-oriented employer that has made employee safety the top priority for over 45 years. Through three generations of family ownership and operation, we continually reinvest in our business to stay on the forefront in quality, service, design, and innovation. Cardinal Systems, Inc. makes it a priority to provide a healthy and safe work environment for its employees.