Plastics Process Specialist-Plastics

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions.

By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.

KI, a world class supplier of innovative and award‑winning furniture solutions for business, educational, and healthcare environments, is seeking a full‑time Plastics Process Specialist to join our Green Bay manufacturing facility to work on our 2nd shift. 2nd shift individuals receive an hourly shift differential of $2.00. A $1.00/hour raise is also given within the first year of employment.

• Complete minor machines and mold repair
• Assist Maintenance technicians with machine and mold repairs
• Troubleshoot problems
• Complete mold changeovers
• Set‑up and process injection molding machines
• Provide direction to operators regarding daily schedules and machine rotations to operate the department effectively
• Provide the Plastic's Lean Process Manager with regular updates regarding anything related to the performance of the department on the specific shift
• Complete daily shift reports
• Make decisions regarding quality and other departmental decisions (including knowing when to contact the Lean Process Manager)
• Complete shift reports, SPC charts, skid tags, box tags, and production out sheets
• Participate in 6s activities

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Mechanically inclined with previous manufacturing experience, but not required
• Team player
• Computer knowledge
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to train on any shift
• Positive Attitude

• Working in areas where it can get warm
• Working in a smoke free environment
• Activities including standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Willingness to assist in any given area of the plant if your area is slow

• This is a 2nd Shift position
• Hours are 3pm-11pm Monday-Friday
• Shift premium of $2.00/hour
• Overtime during busy season

KI offers a welcoming work culture with competitive benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include:

• 100% Employee ownership
• Competitive health, dental, & vision insurance
• A 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Wellness resources, including an on‑site fitness center and a fitness reimbursement program
• An educational reimbursement program
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and EAP.
• Sick pay
• Monthly Performance Bonus

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.