Operator Technician--3rd Shift

• Location 811 W 1ST ST,McPherson, KS, ,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category Manufacturing, Small Frame Plastic Extrusion
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

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Duties include prepping packaging materials, packaging product(s), cleaning work area, monitoring the product and equipment to ensure proper functioning, and abiding by safety standards.

• Operate machinery used in the production process, and/or assist machine setups.
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify setups immediately.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using machines.
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Mark or tag the proper identification on packaging.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Clean and arrange equipment.
• On a regular basis, examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Record information, as needed, to ensure the product meets specifications and tolerances, this can include – width, length, coloring, shape, feel (rigidity or flexibility), etc. Also, record the dates and times.

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Observing
  , receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources (e.g. die cards, order sheets, verbal directions, etc.)
• Inspecting equipment, raw materials, finished products to quickly identify defects, possible causes or other problems with the line and either resolving them within your skill set or notifying your Line Lead.
• Monitoring and reviewing information from the production floor environment, to detect or assess problems as it relates to safety and production.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates by providing timely information them by telephone, in written form, or in person, as needed.

• Dependability – requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to Detail – requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – requires being open to correction (positive or negative) and to daily changes.
• Cooperation – requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Initiative – requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Integrity – requires being honest and ethical.
• Persistence – requires persistence in the face of distractions and obstacles.
• Independence – requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Self Control – requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

• Must be willing to work our Midnight (12 AM) to 8:00 AM shift
• Must have a High School diploma or Equivalent
• Must be a self- starter

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Experience with Calipers and other measuring devices is helpful.