Plastics Operator I

UTEX Industries Inc.; Weimar (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Plastics Operator I to safely operate equipment and ensure product quality. You will work in a team environment, maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety standards. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and some experience in a related field. The company offers full-time hours, with potential evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years job related experience is required.
• Basic oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to lift and push up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Produce products within specifications and production requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Basic Computer Skills

Hand Dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Position Summary/Objective

Safely and efficiently operate equipment in a work environment that requires PPE to process thermoplastic materials into products used in downstream processes while meeting specification and production requirements.

Essential Functions

• Maintain safe and clean work environment
• Effectively and efficiently communicate with employees and management to meet production demands
• Safely and consistently operate process and mechanical equipment such as injection press, grinder, oven and other equipment as required
• Effectively utilize measuring tools such as scales, calipers and other tools as required
• Adhere to company policies, standard work procedures and job safety standards, including required PPE
• Support preventative maintenance program efforts
• Accurately input data to the MRP system
• Produce products within specifications and production requirements
• Maintain product identification and traceability
  
  

Other Requirements

• Transport materials to and from designated areas
• Maintain housekeeping as designated
• Support compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Effectively work in a teamwork environment with internal and external resources
• Support internal, external, and quality audits
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Capable of forklift certification
• Ability to function with occasional supervision while meeting deadlines
• Basic oral and written communication
• Basic computer and arithmetic skills
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-3 years job related experience
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to complete work needing hand dexterity, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, squatting, and climbing
• Able to consistently lift and push up to 50 pounds
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment, around machinery, industrial chemicals. This role routinely uses tools and other such equipment during the course of the job duties. Provided Personal Protective Equipment, as well as steel-toed boots or shoes, must be worn at all times.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Thursday.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

None.

EEO STATEMENT

Utex Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer and shall make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, and/or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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