Production Operator, 2nd shift

Carpenter Co.; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Rochester, MI is seeking a production operator for 2nd shift to operate molding press/equipment and perform quality checks. You will review job standards, document scrap, and follow safety protocols in a busy manufacturing environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 years of manufacturing experience. You will join a team-focused operation with emphasis on housekeeping, adherence to procedures, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills for counting and basic calculations.
• Ability to interpret job standards and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding press/equipment following company procedures.
• Review job standards before running production.
• Ensure product meets quality criteria with zero non-conformances.
• Record scrap hourly per work instructions.
• Apply labels correctly; replace old labels on returnable packaging as needed.
• Record lot control numbers accurately.
• Review quality alerts daily and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Communicate production and quality issues in team meetings.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Participate in team problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures including PPE usage.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Quality standards

Safety consciousness

Documentation

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Manufacture products utilizing primary and secondary processing equipment or hand assembly. Following all procedures and work instructions, achieve optimal productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction. This is a 2nd shift opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following but will not be limited to. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate molding press/equipment per Company procedures
• Review job standards before running production
• Assure product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances
• Correctly record scrap every hour per work instructions
• Correct application of all internal and external labels when requires, including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging
• Correct application of lot control numbers
• Review daily of all applicable quality alerts
• Immediately notify Production Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks or any condition identified to be out of the normal operating condition
• Communicate production and quality issues/concerns with associates during staff meetings
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas
• Participate in team problem solving activities (communication meetings, shift meetings, etc.,) and continuous improvement activities
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety and environmental procedures
• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, close toed shoes/boots with rubber sole base)
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions finished in written, oral, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand on feet at least 8 hours/day and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear; and stop, kneel, or crouch. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have good attendance and be able to work overtime as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks are performed both indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Experience

Required

• 1 - 3 years: 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing

Education

Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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