Quality Part Handler

Loxo; Flippin (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% shift differential

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Essentra in Arkansas is hiring a 2nd Shift Quality Parts Handler to operate presses and inspect molded plastic parts, ensuring they meet specifications. You will read drawings, document results, and communicate issues to the team.

The role runs from 4pm to 12am with a 20% shift differential, offers full benefits and paid time off, and requires attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must read blueprints and specifications.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and heavy lifting.
• Proficient in basic math and measurement tools.
• Able to work 4pm–12am shift with differential.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses or workstations to produce plastic parts.
• Inspect parts for defects and verify against specifications.
• Document production data and report inspection results.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow specific instructions

Repetitive tasks

Stamina to stand long periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Mathematical ability

Computer literacy

Tools

Calipers

Windows-based software

Job description

Essentra is a leading provider of essential components and solutions. Every day we produce and distribute millions of small but essential products.

Our international network extends to 28 countries, with headquarters in the United Kingdom and includes 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centers and 33 sales & service centers.

At the center of everything is our purpose, to responsibly provide the products and services our customers need to succeed. Put simply, our purpose is why we exist as a company. Many companies claim to be changing the world; we don’t. But we do make a powerful difference to our customers. We make it work. Every one of us. Every day.

Summary:

Essentra is looking for a 2nd Shift Quality Parts Handler who will report to the Molding Shift Supervisor. The Quality Parts Handler duties include working at presses producing a variety of injection molded plastic parts, examining parts for defects or deviations from manufacturing specifications. The hours are 4pm to 12am. There is a 20% shift differential for working second shift.

Typical Accountabilities:

• Work at machine or at a workstation producing a variety of parts.
• Prepare to work by studying and understanding instructions, drawings, and parts lists.
• Document products on production forms.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Monitor or observe operations to ensure that they meet production standards.
• Recommend adjustments to the process.
• Inspect, test, or measure products being produced, verifying that products meet documented specifications.
• Measure products with rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Remove all products and materials that fail to meet specifications.
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products.
• Report inspection and test data.
• Maintain a clean and safe work station/ environment, complying with procedures, rules, regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Communicate with team member and management, participating in problem-solving, and providing feedback/ recommendations.
• Complete Quality training at the appointed time.

Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in manufacturing.
• Pay specific attention to detail.
• Ability to follow a set of specific instructions.
• Ability to do repetitive work, stand for long period of time (sometimes 100%), lift up to 50 pounds on a regular, and perform physically demanding work, such as reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, twisting, and bending. Specific vision abilities which include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Experience using a set of calipers is very helpful.
• Mathematical ability which includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversion of fractions to decimals and vice versa, working with formulas and percentages.
• Computer proficiency, experience with Windows-based office applications.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures; quality management systems; and environmental, health, and safety regulations.

What We Offer:

This position offers a competitive hourly rate, 20% shift differential, full benefits package, and generous paid time off.