Production Operator, 2nd shift

Carpenter Co.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Canada Co. is seeking a manufacturing associate to operate molding presses and perform hand assembly in a 2nd shift environment. Following procedures and work instructions, you will aim for productivity, quality, and safety to satisfy internal and external customers.

Applicants should hold a High School Diploma or GED and have 1–3 years of manufacturing experience. The role requires reading and writing basic instructions, math skills, and ability to interpret schedules; lifting up to

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions finished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• 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 required, including removal of old labels from returnable packaging.
• Correct application of lot control numbers.
• Review daily of all applicable quality alerts.
• Notify Production Supervisor of discrepancies to quality checks or any abnormal condition.
• Communicate production and quality issues during staff meetings.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas.
• Participate in team problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow 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.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Mathematics

Reasoning ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $22.26 USD to $23.05 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PRODU003206

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.

Travel Required

No .

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

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

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