Operator Associate
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator
Job Description
Thermoforming Operator| Kalamazoo | HIRING IMMEDIATELY at our Manchester Road location
Do you have experience working as a Thermo Operator, Machine Operator, Plastic Molding Machinery? We want you on our TEAM!!!
Position
Description:
Operates production equipment according to process instructions, shop floor control, and product specification sheets in order to produce a quality product. Leads the activities on assigned line(s) and is responsible to maintain a safe and well-kept area. Works closely with other members of the team to assure a cooperative and friendly atmosphere with regard to the daily activities of production.
Compensation:
- Starting Pay at $22.16/hr + $1/hr shift differential paid weekly
- Eligible for pay for skill program to increase pay as you gain skills
Available
Shifts:
5:30- 5:30 on a 2-2-3 Schedule DAYS AND NIGHT SHIFT AVAILABLE
Schedule:
Week 1 :
Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hours
Week 2:
Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hours
Week 3 :
Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work) 48 hours
Week 4:
Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 36 hours and so on
PLEASE be sure to list your current/two most recent positions on the application, particularly if you are unable to upload an up-to-date resume.
Key
Job Requirements:
- Maintain safe, clean and friendly work environment
- Ensure that customer requirements are met or exceeded
- Follow guidelines of sampling procedures and input of data to SPC system
- Interpret SPC data and make necessary adjustments within the process control limitations
- Operate and adjust machines within process limitations as directed that will produce various plastic parts, maintaining optimum machine operating efficiency and uptime
- Identify and troubleshoot needed repairs of machinery and utilize follow-up procedures of reporting
- Effectively generate breakdown work orders and document other related downtimes
- Work closely with process technician and other support staff to assure maximum quality levels and machine uptime
- Monitor all blending equipment for proper and continuous feed operation to production line(s)
- Assist in the training of supporting IP's and other personnel
- Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and diagrams
- Ability to read and understand metric system measurements
- Analyze and troubleshoot problem areas
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- Supply cartons and bags to the Production
- Move boxes of finished product from conveyor to trailers or other staging areas
- Remove unused and scrap packaging materials from the line and transport them to the Middle warehouse for storage or recycling
- Ability to accurately control inventory throughout the entire process
- Other duties as necessary
Communication/Teamwork:
- Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
- Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust and teamwork
- Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems
- Ability to effectively report shift activities
Safety:
- Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures
- Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of safe equipment operation
- Demonstrates ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Technical Knowledge:
- Demonstrates ability to perform Root Cause Analysis, implement corrective action and understand cause and effect
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of process sheets and allowable adjustments
- Demonstrates ability for ongoing cooperation with Maintenance Dept. regarding equipment operation and needed repairs
Quality/Housekeeping:
- Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant
- Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
- Can demonstrate ability to maintain work area in clean, safe order
- Can demonstrate proper procedure used to grind scrap plastic for reuse
- Demonstrates ability to perform quality checks per procedure
- Demonstrates ability to sort…
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