Plastics Blending Operator — Third Shift, Growth & Benefits

WMC LLC; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

401K match

Employee appreciation activities

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Job summary

West Michigan Compounding is seeking a Blending Operator on the third shift to set up, operate, and tend blending machines to mix re-grind plastic and other materials, then transfer materials within and outside the department.

The company emphasizes a collaborative, growth-minded culture with internal advancement, comprehensive benefits after 60 days, and a focus on innovation in plastics recycling for the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Previous experience safely operating a forklift is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to WMC's quality management system.
• Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements are met.
• Read work orders to determine production specifications or information.
• Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
• Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
• Operate or tend machines to mix or blend plastic and other components.
• Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements.
• Transfer materials, supplies, or products between work areas, using a forklift or manual methods.
• Record operational or production data on specified forms.
• Unload mixtures into gaylord containers for further processing.
• Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices. Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions. Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

West Michigan Compounding is seeking a Blending Operator on the third shift to set up, operate, and tend blending machines to mix re-grind plastic and other materials, then transfer materials within and outside the department.

The company emphasizes a collaborative, growth-minded culture with internal advancement, comprehensive benefits after 60 days, and a focus on innovation in plastics recycling for the automotive sector.