Machine Operator Heavy - 1st Shift

Overview

Job Title:

Machine Operator Heavy

Pay Rate: $18.00/hr

Location:

Forest Lake, MN

Schedule:

1st Shift Monday-Friday 7:30AM-3:30PM

Position Type:
Temp to Hire

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.
• Previous production experience required.
• Ability to run a manual work center, maintain cycle, tend to multiple automatic work centers as assigned, and count/report production and scrap as required.
• Basic understanding of scales and other required measuring equipment; knowledge of a variety of injection molding presses; ability to read a print; successful completion of Paulson Molding Fundamentals 1 & 2.
• Perform daily tasks safely; work independently with limited supervision; understand how and when to react to changes in product quality.
• Physical requirements:
  
  walking in office/shop areas; sitting, standing, turning head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending, flexing arms, legs, wrists, and fingers.
• Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception.
• Must be able to stand for long periods; walk, sit, occasionally climb and balance.
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch to perform job duties.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and move objects safely using proper equipment.
• Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner; ability to make decisions with limited information.

• Responsible for production, documentation, and product quality.
• Report directly to the Shift Supervisor or Shift Lead and communicate effectively with all team personnel, Operations Manager and other departments.
• Work/collaborate with a team to produce products correctly the first time and on time.
• Follow documented processes and instructions to manufacture products to meet customer expectations.
• Make effective and accurate decisions about part acceptance while operating manual or automatic work centers.
• Accurately count product and label packaging accordingly.
• Document required information using good documentation practices on all company records.
• Inspect and document parts per the Inspection instructions.
• Provide continual input suggestions to team members to improve production and engineering development operations.
• Recognize, comprehend, and react to changes in part quality, work center and equipment controls; notify team members as issues or concerns arise.
• Conduct effective shift handoffs to incoming personnel, including communication about work center/product status, scrap levels, run challenges, and best practices.
• Follow company processes and procedures including medical clean rooms and controlled environments.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• May be eligible for 5 paid holidays.
• May accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year.
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year of employment.
• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace/EEO Employer.