Downstream Tech

Overview

DOWNSTREAM TECH I role at King Plastic Corporation.

• Operate Machinery:
  Set up, operate, and monitor production machines and equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Inspect Products:
  Conduct regular scheduled inspections and report any non-conforming quality issues to Line Operator to ensure products and materials meet quality standards and specifications.
• Performs visual inspection of each sheet and monitors quality on pallet to ensure conformance to quality standards.
• Troubleshoot Issues:
  Identify and resolve operational issues and report major problems to the supervisor.
• Maintain Records:
  Accurately record production data, including quantities produced, downtime, and any issues encountered. Complete required documentation related to production runs, including production logs, inspection reports, and incident/accident reports.
• Adhere to Safety Procedures:
  Follow all safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment. Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards, adhering to good housekeeping practices.
• Clean and Maintain Equipment:
  Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of machinery and tools to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged machinery, and/or tools to Supervisor.
• Support Team:
  Assist with the training of new staff and collaborate with team members to meet production goals. Build positive relationships with company staff; share information with appropriate parties; willingly cooperate with others and carry oneself in an appropriate manner, maintaining courteous and effective interactions and communication with other employees.
• Handle Materials:
  Properly handle and adhere to packaging requirements by product and store raw materials and finished products, ensuring they are organized and correctly labeled.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Organize, prioritize and complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Exercise effective problem solving techniques, engage in effective conflict resolution, and make timely decisions based upon logical conclusions of factual information.
• Continues personal competency through training, education, etc.
• Report to work at the scheduled time, work as scheduled and seldom be absent from work.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate production machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Basic math skills for measuring and recording production data.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment. Capable of developing and implementing complex procedures from general instructions while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Willingness and ability to work a 12 hour shift schedule with evening/weekend work (Week 1: M/T/F/Sa, Week 2: Su/W/Th).

• K-Stran Band 1, OJT sign-offs
• Education Required - High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing facility. May involve working under deadlines. Requires a broad range of physical and mental activities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including standing for long periods, overhead reach, bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting 5–51+ lbs. The role may involve extreme temperatures (>100°F in summer). Typical tools and machinery used include saws, routers, grinders, hand tools, micrometers, tape measures, scales, air hoses, calculators, computers, and overhead vacuum lifts.

Full shifts in extreme temperatures are possible.