Production Associate - 1st Shift

Asm-Industries; Bareville (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Polymar, located in Lancaster County, PA, is seeking a Production Associate on 1st shift to monitor injection-molding machinery and inspect products for quality. This role emphasizes reliability, steady output, and adhering to production standards in a small-business setting.

We offer training for the right candidate and expect you to maintain accurate production records and support continuous workflow on the line. High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks efficiently.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills for counts and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Monitor injection-molding machines and production lines.
• Inspect molded products for surface defects and color variation.
• Maintain production paperwork and counts.
• Handle and store plastic runners and waste.
• Remove product from mold and trim excess material.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power hand tools

Weigh count scale

Job description

Description

Polymar has been located in Lancaster County, PA for over 40 years. We are a family-owned injection molder that services a variety of industries and markets. We offer a small business environment where you are more than just a number. If you are a dependable worker and prefer a smaller, drama-free work environment, then Polymar may be the place for you. We are willing to train the right person but prefer someone who is dependable with a strong work ethic. Our machines need to run so reliability is very important to us.

We have immediate openings on 1st shift.

1st Shift Rate - $16.00 per hour

To learn more about us, visit our website at: www.polymar-asm.com

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Production Associate monitors injection-molding machine, inspects and packs plastic products for a variety of customer accounts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors machinery that converts plastic pellets into molded parts
• Inspects molded product for surface defects, such as dents and cracks, color variation per inspection standards
• Maintains production paperwork and proper counts
• Places plastic runners into storage bins or granulators
• Removes product from mold by hand or using tools
• Trim or remove flash from product using utility knife or cutter
• Place product on cooling fixture to prevent distortion
• Perform de-gating or light assembly during machine cycle

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs all other duties as required

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

• Identify problems, inform others, and provide information to assist with solving the problem

VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Use verbal skills to communicate with co-workers or customers and/or vendors

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Complete and maintain documentation/records to effectively convey ideas and information both in written and oral form

MATH SKILLS

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Not applicable

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Hand tools
• Power Hand tools
• Weigh count scale

MENTAL DEMANDS typically required

• Respond to unpredictability
• High pressure for results
• Independent judgment and discretion
• Organize and prioritize
• Manage multiple projects / tasks
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders
• Relate to others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (typically required to perform the essential functions of the job)

• CONSTANTLY INCURED (more than 75% time on job)
• Ability to stand
• Ability to hear conversation
• Ability to walk
• Ability to stoop
• Ability to sit
• Ability to repeatedly bend
• Repetitive finger movement
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Ability to use both hands
• Ability to use both legs
• Specific visual requirements
• Ability to communicate orally
• Use depth perception
• Use color vision
• FREQUENTLY INCURED (25 – 75% time on job)
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to kneel
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs
• Reach at high or low level
• Ability to push/pull 15 lbs
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs
• Ability to balance
• Ability to crawl

WORKING CONDITIONS (typically required)

• CONSTANTLY INCURED (more than 75% time on job)
• Work in dry atmospheric conditions
• Work with machinery with moving parts
• FREQUENTLY INCURED (25 – 75% time on job)
• Exposure to vibration
• Work alone
• OCCASIONALLY INCURED (up to 25% time on job)
• Work in heat between 90 degrees - 100 degrees
• Exposure to alcohol
• Work in excessive or frequent temperature changes
• Exposure to grease/oils
• Work with hands in water
• Exposure to intermittent noise above 85dB
• Work weekly more than 40 hours
• Exposure to irritant or toxic fumes
• Work a shift between 8-12 hours
• Exposure to dust (more than nuisance)

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (typically required to perform the essential functions of the job)

• CONSTANTLY INCURED (more than 75% time on job)
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves: latex, work gloves, etc.
• OCCASIONALLY INCURED (up to 25% time on job)
• Hearing protection
• Respirator (disposable)