Operator I (1st Shift)

Pay Range $19.00-$21.50

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

This is an Entry-level position with knowledge of the job and/or has extensive prior experience.  Operators perform typical operations and light assembly within the injection molding facility.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Put Safety First. Identify and report any unsafe condition that affects employee safety, including good housekeeping (5S) and PPE.
• ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT. All Associates are required to report to their scheduled shift on time and work their entire shift.
• Operate machines and/or get parts from bins under injection molding machines while maintaining output targets (productivity) and product quality.
• Trim, Inspect, Package parts as applicable (customer specific).
• Communicates and reports reject data and notification to Production Supervisor or Team Lead
• Complete paperwork accurately per Good Documentation Practices (GDP) standards.
• Provide relief for coworker’s breaks as required by Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Receive and follow instructions given by the Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Develop skills to perform basic, repetitive, and manual activities in the job and ability to meet production rates

• Following existing procedures and Operator Instructions (OI) independently or with minimal supervision

• Participate in Continuous Improvement Events & Problem Solving
• NO disciplinary actions in the last nine (9) months or no attendance issues in the last nine (9) months
• Responsible for questioning quality of products to identify defects
• Work overtime as needed (daily and or weekends/holidays)
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to read, understand, and follow specification sheets
• Basic math skills to understand production totals and deductions, product tolerances and variation

REQUREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Ability to understand English (verbal and written)
• Light work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects with significant use of hands
• Excellent vision & hand-eye coordination
• Extended periods of bending, lifting, standing, and sitting