About the job

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, performs all tasks necessary to keep plastic injection molding machines full of non-contaminated resin. This includes keeping an accurate inventory of materials while maintaining a clean and efficient workspace.

Roles and responsibilities

• Tag, label, and properly locate material using SAP; accurately weigh and scan material in & out of inventory using FIFO inventory method.
• Perform moisture analysis using Vapor Pro and Sartorius Loss-on Drying moisture analyzers. 
• Escalate inventory discrepancies, contamination, and other material-related issues to supervisor. 
• Understand load time, purge time and fill time as part of operation of resin conveyance system and open array fantail manifold.
• Assist in locating and correcting potential vacuum & material line leaks that prevent proper loading.
• Assist the person changing the mold as needed.
• Remove all previously run parts and material from the press. 
• Clean the hoppers, granulators, and dryers per work instructions.
• Accurately complete required sections of job set-up documentation.
• Keep area and material section clean and free of clutter utilizing 5S methodology. 
• Keep rack storage spaces maximally utilized and maintain obstruction-free aisleways.
• Safely operate standard and electric pallet trucks, powered industrial truck/hilo, trash compactor and cardboard baler.
• Use Raypro to input and continuously update material batch/lot numbers in use.
• Understand basic structure and physical properties of hygroscopic and non-hygroscopic resins and utilize this information in preparation of material for molding.
• Blend color masterbatch used with thermoplastics materials observing let-down ratios specified on production order sheet.
• Follow recycling and waste management protocols for resin, factory consumables and waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a position requiring alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.
• Experience in a position requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in injection molding – preferred, but not required
• Manufacturing experience – preferred, but not required
• Basic computer skills – preferred, but not required

Skills and requirements

• Proven organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, climb a ladder, and walk on a cement floor for the entire shift
• Ability to operate pallet jack and lift truck (training is available)
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Must be able to work in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Our benefit plan includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Consumerism Card w/ Telemedicine Coverage
• Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D coverages
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization