Come join a leader in Protective Foam Solutions! At Alleguard, we’re built from the ground up to expand and shape our customer’s businesses. We understand the diversity of challenges that customers are facing across different industries, from confidence in their supply chain to needing the latest innovations at their fingertips. These challenges are also opportunities, and whether our customers are in construction, protective packaging, cold-chain or other industries, we are relentless in seeing around corners, and going the extra mile to help their business succeed.

Position: 2nd Shift Press Operator

Job Summary

We are currently hiring Press Operators for our manufacturing site. As a Press Operator, you are responsible for inspecting and sorting molded or assembled parts/ products for defects, and/or deviations from specifications. You will also pack parts into designated packaging or pallet configurations based on customer requirements and/or standard quality specifications.

Pay: $15 USD/hr + $1 USD/hr shift differential

Responsibilities

• Monitor press to ensure parts are completely ejected from the mold. Notify Production Supervisor of any problems observed or encountered during the molding operation.
• Pack acceptable parts into pre-defined packaging or pallet configuration according to the established quality standard.
• Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
• Mark/label completed container(s)/bundle(s) with designated item information according to establish quality standards.
• Record production data.
• Remove molded parts from the collection bin or table and perform visual inspection for conformance to established quality standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work area making sure to properly discard rejected parts and to keep area free of debris and standing water.
• Perform duties in conformance with all established safety policies and procedures.
• Transfer parts in/out of drying tunnel as required/instructed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Observation - ability to visually inspect parts during the production operation and properly determine whether the parts meet quality standards.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written instructions contained in work-related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate,
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Ability to use manual pallet jack or other designated material handling equipment to move finished good parts and/or components to/from the assigned workstation.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes protective eyewear, but may also require hearing protection, and reinforced-toe safety shoes.
• Position may require periods of physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity.
• Position requires continuous standing for periods of 4-8 hrs.
• Position requires physical mobility involving repeated bending and stretching.
• Must be able to safely lift articles of a minimum of 50 lbs.

Physical Demands 

• Position may require periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity. 
• Position requires the ability to stand, bend, and stretch over extended periods of time during a normal work shift. 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 

 Schedule

• Monday through Thursday
• 4pm – 2:30am
• Flexibility is a must – hours subject to change based on production schedule

Benefits

•  We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our customers.
•  Our benefits package offers eligible team members access to:
•  Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Program (401k)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Alleguard Company Values

•  Safety - We care for our employees by creating and maintaining an environment with consistent actions, trusted processes, and courageous conversations.
• Trust - We build confidence with our employees and customers through dependability, respect, clear communication, and service.
• Integrity - We are consistent in always striving to do the right thing by accepting responsibility for our decisions and actions.
• Collaboration - Our diversity is the catalyst that drives our teamwork, creative problem-solving, and partnership.
• Growth - We invest, develop, and empower our people to build our company so our customers will experience outstanding success, in turn contributing to our own.
• Accountability - We achieve our success by holding ourselves and each other to high standards of behavior, commitment, and personal responsibility.

Come join us!

We’re a dynamic, high-growth business, invested in helping you grow with Alleguard. 

Many of our colleagues have been with us for decades. That’s because we believe in collaborating as a team to serve and support each other as well as we serve and support our customers. 

Alleguard’s employee-centric culture is designed to help you maximize your talents, learn new skills, and gain valuable experience on the way to achieving your professional goals.

*Hiring process typically takes about 1 week to complete*