Plate Former Operator -2nd shift

Unique Industries, Inc.; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unique Industries, Inc. is seeking an entry level Plate Former Operator for the Montoursville, PA plant on the 3P-11P shift. You will support the production line by preparing plate stock, setting up the plate press, and monitoring output to meet quality and production standards.

We value safety-minded individuals who can lift 25 pounds, push/pull 50 pounds, follow instructions, and perform basic math. High school diploma preferred but not required; manufacturing or machine operation experience

Qualifications

• Able to understand basic written and oral instructions.
• Able to perform basic math.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds.
• Able to climb stairs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred - Not required.
• Prior manufacturing or machine operation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the roll of plate stock for forming.
• Preparing the plate press for operation by making sure all components are available, and setting up the machine according to specification.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting the production of the plate press to maintain consistent output.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting all ancillary equipment associated with production of a paper plate including text wrap, heat shrink tunnel and label machines.
• Perform all duties while adhering to all safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Basic math

Instruction following

Lifting ability

Stair climbing

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking safety minded team members with an attention to detail for an entry level Plate Former Operator opportunity in Montoursville, PA for 2nd shift (3P-11P). The Plate Former Operator position supports the business through machine operation and ensuring the plate press produced product which meets all quality and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the roll of plate stock for forming.
• Preparing the plate press for operation by making sure all components are available, and setting up the machine according to specification.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting the production of the plate press to maintain consistent output.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting all ancillary equipment associated with production of a paper plate including text wrap, heat shrink tunnel and label machines.
• Perform all duties while adhering to all safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand basic written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to push / pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred - Not required.
• Prior manufacturing or machine operation experience required.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.