Plastic Molding Materials Technician - 12-Hour Shifts

Polytainers Inc.; Lee's Summit, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytainers is seeking a Molding Materials Technician for its Lee’s Summit facility. The Molding department runs a 24/7 continental 12-hour shift schedule, using injection molding, thermoforming and in-mold labeling to produce plastic food containers.

You will replenish pigments and resin, inspect and clean equipment, maintain lot traceability records, assist in trials, and ensure clean, safe work areas in line with 5S, SQF and health and safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum six months of work experience.
• Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience handling the skyjack would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Replenish pigments and resin at machines to maintain supply.
• Monitor resin levels, check silos, and report shortages.
• Perform daily cleaning of resin loading system and maintain records.
• Inspect and clean hopper magnets and filters on a schedule and sign off.
• Maintain color units and report any motor or blender issues.

Skills

Replenishment

Attention to detail

Recordkeeping

English comms

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Polytainers is seeking a Molding Materials Technician for its Lee’s Summit facility. The Molding department runs a 24/7 continental 12-hour shift schedule, using injection molding, thermoforming and in-mold labeling to produce plastic food containers.

You will replenish pigments and resin, inspect and clean equipment, maintain lot traceability records, assist in trials, and ensure clean, safe work areas in line with 5S, SQF and health and safety rules.