Plastics Machine Operator 250/ 430 - Night Shift
Fergus Falls, MN
Full Time
Entry Level
Summary:
Responsible for hitting required number cycles per shift. Responsible for producing quality product. Team lifting and working with a partner on 430 is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for hitting required number cycles per shift. Responsible for producing quality product. Team lifting and working with a partner on 430 is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strictly follow safety policies, procedures, rules and safe work methods, along with making safety suggestions to support continuous improvements in safety
- Inspect machines according to check-list provided
- Reach/maintain all cycle goals as set up on the machine
- Use of elevated platform to perform work (on 430 machine), stair platform (on 250).
- Ensure pre-measured accurate powder is being used for correct mold
- Demold product
- Keep your area clean, in and around your machine
- Keep all parting lines clean; replace bad j-hooks on molds right away
- Any available time between cycles or while machine is processing/cooling will be spent assisting employees in other areas, starting with your area first
- Inspect molds for any repairs needed each shift
- Check finished parts, empty parts containers and shut-down operation whenever deficiencies in quality or machine operation are noted
- Ensure all parts meet specifications
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Working cooperatively with others to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets
- Contribute to continuous improvement culture
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements per 10 Hour Day:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
| Physical Requirements | Seldom 1-5% | Occasional 6-33% | Frequent 34-66% | Constant 67-100% |
| Sit | X | |||
| Stand/Walk | X | |||
| Climb (ladders/stairs) | X | |||
| Twist/Turn | X | |||
| Bend/Stoop | X | |||
| Squat/Kneel | X | |||
| Crawl | X | |||
| Reach | X | |||
| Work above shoulders | X | |||
| Grasp | X | |||
| Fine manipulation | X | |||
| Operate foot controls | X | |||
| Lifting/Pushing | Seldom | Occasional | Frequent | Constant |
| Lift | >75 lbs (Team Lift) | >75 lbs (Team Lift) | 50 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Carry | >75 lbs (Team Lift) | >75 lbs (Team Lift) | 50 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Push/Pull | >75 lbs (Team Lift) | >75 lbs (Team Lift) | 50 lbs | 30 lbs |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Detail oriented and an effective time manager
- Individual shall possess average written and oral communication skills
- Experience as a plastic machine operator
- Able to maintain quality and necessary quantities
- Required to wear harness on platform on the 430
- Complete work orders accurately
- Forklift certification
- Clear, effective communication
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Waterfront Brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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