Production Operator, 2nd Shift; Plastics Injection Molding

Operate injection molding machines following instructions and written requirements. Collect parts, inspect, separate, and package as required. Separate and document known defective parts on required forms. Inform Supervisor or Technician when defects exceed allowable amounts.

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.00 Annually

• Follow all safety rules and guidelines. Report any unsafe conditions or practices.
• Maintain a clean work area throughout the shift.
• Report to assigned machine on time. Take breaks and lunch at appropriate times as instructed, returning to work area promptly.
• Work with shift production leads as required.
• At the start of shift read, understand, and ask questions regarding training to work instructions. If unsure how to proceed, escape to shift supervisor.
• Receive training from a higher-level operator and follow the operator instruction.
• Check the packaged parts before relieving the previous shift operator, and report any discrepancies immediately.
• Run the mold at the standard cycle time.
• Perform visual inspections of product checking quality as trained, reporting immediately any discrepancies to your lead assistant, lead, or technician.
• Record the amount of defective parts on defects scrap form. Report to the lead assistant, lead, or technician every time that the scrap is more than allowed.
• Package product according to work instructions.
• Verify labels against work order and work center.
• Help perform line clearances on assigned work centers.
• Verify that assigned work centers have the necessary equipment and materials for the whole shift.
• Label bags or containers of products with date, your stamp or initials. Accept the product packaged per the work instructions and quality requirements; do not fill out labels in advance.
• At shift end, escape any issues with your work center to shift supervisor to include in their rundown to the incoming shift.

• Fluency in English: read, write, and speak. Requirement.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Cosmetic Inspection
• General Safety
• Time Management

• Team Work
• Inspection Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service (internal or external)
• Good Attendance/Dependability
• Basic math skills
• Be honest and respectful to everyone at all times.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some factory related experience preferred but not mandatory.