High Performance Polymers Operator Level 1

Job Summary: 

Performs visual inspection, weigh counting, and packaging of plastic parts. Maintains supply of raw material to injection molding floor, WIP inventory management, and provides a variety of routine support for production and the operation of injection molding machines. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Duties/Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain and move parts from injection molding machines to weigh scales as they are being produced to avoid overflow of WIP containers.

• Identifies and verifies parts and counts.

• Visually inspects product for common defects to ensure quality parts are being counted in compliance with specified Quality requirements.

• Alerts shift Mold Technician of machine malfunction or scrap quantity issues.

• Cut off runners with hand gate cutters or band saws and inspect work to ensure finished parts meet specifications.

• Enters information on log sheets such as in-process books as quality checks are made to ensure product consistency and conformity to quality standards.

• Understands production records and is able to keep accurate counts over the course of a shift of accepted, rejected, and scrap product as noted on shift report forms.

• Unloads, moves, and loads materials into bins, dryers, and pan drying oven.

• Stores and stacks materials according to company standards and completes move tickets as required.

• Reports inventory shortages and recommending new orders as necessary.

• Identifies and removes damaged materials from stock with QA assistance.

• Cleans, checks, and sets up material dryers, feeders, and/or loaders as required.

• Moves WIP and finished goods to specified staging areas as required.

• Processes manufactured parts per job instructions, pack verified amounts, and label appropriately.

• Constructs boxes for packing at assigned machine as required.

• Lifts and carries boxes (up to 50 lbs.) to pallets for removal to shipping or storage. On occasion may use pallet jack to move pallets of boxes or totes.

• Responsible for keeping the assigned work area well organized, clean, and neat.

• Maintains effective working relationships with other coworkers

Qualifications and Experience: 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.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Injection Molding experience highly preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills.

• Experience operating riding forklifts.

• Successful completion of "Fundamentals of Injection Molding" Paulson Training during onboarding.

• Successful completion of “Technology of Injection Molding - Level 1” Paulson Training during onboarding.

• English language proficiency to include verbal and written communication.

• Ability to read/write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and production documentation.

• Ability to maintain and understand records and data, as well as complete required documentation.

• Ability to work with coworkers in a team environment; team oriented, self-motivated.

• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

• Continuous mental and visual attention to production and quality of products.

• Ability to work overtime as required.

• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.).

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Requires manual dexterity.

• Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment.

• Frequently moves from waist level to floor level.

2nd Shift - 1pm - 9:30pm