Quality Parts Handler - 2nd Shift

Summary

Essentra is looking for a 2nd Shift Quality Parts Handler who will report to the Molding Shift Supervisor. The duties include working at presses producing a variety of injection molded plastic parts, examining parts for defects or deviations from manufacturing specifications.
The hours are 4pm to 12am
. There is a 20% shift differential for working second shift.

• Work at machine or at a workstation producing a variety of parts.
• Prepare to work by studying and understanding instructions, drawings, and parts lists.
• Document products on production forms.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Monitor or observe operations to ensure that they meet production standards.
• Recommend adjustments to the process.
• Inspect, test, or measure products being produced, verifying that products meet documented specifications.
• Measure products with rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Remove all products and materials that fail to meet specifications.
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products.
• Report inspection and test data.
• Maintain a clean and safe work station/environment, complying with procedures, rules, regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Communicate with team members and management, participating in problem‑solving, and providing feedback/ recommendations.
• Complete Quality training at the appointed time.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous work experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to follow a set of specific instructions.
• Ability to do repetitive work, stand for long periods of time (sometimes 100%), lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and perform physically demanding work, such as reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, twisting, and bending. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Experience using a set of calipers is very helpful.
• Mathematical ability which includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversion of fractions to decimals and vice versa, working with formulas and percentages.
• Pay specific attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency, experience with Windows‑based office applications.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures; quality management systems; and environmental, health, and safety regulations.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate, 20% shift differential, full benefits package, and generous paid time off.