Operator Associate

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!!!

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 out‑of‑spec product for regrind

• Demonstrates ability to ensure trainees follow established procedures in absence of trainer

• Can demonstrate…