Plastic Operator/Material Handler

Job Summary

Set up, operate, or tend machines that produce plastic materials into sheets, or structural shapes.

Job Tasks

• Work safely and follow all safety instructions and look out for the safety of others.
• Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary to alter products.
• Change machine setup according to production line changes following specifications on the QC sheets and other relevant documents
• Set the machines and manage materials to keep product running to specification.
• Ensure plastic material is properly package to ensure quality and safe shipment
• Responsible for quality and accuracy of the line and scrap
• Trouble shoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
• Provide continuous improvement ideas to help improve quality, productivity and reduce cost.
• Perform operator and preventive maintenance task as required to maintain equipment
• Monitor line for problems or defects in material
• Train and provide guidance to plastic operators and others as required
• Take initiative to help out others and provide assistance
• Maintain and ensure accurate paperwork
• Clean the line and work area
• Any other duties as asked by supervisor

Work Activities

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Judging the Qualities of Product
• Processing Information
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Operating Forklift, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Measure, weigh, or count products or materials
• Move or fit heavy objects
• Use precision measuring tools or equipment
• Read specifications and technical drawings
• Operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
• Load or unload material or work piece into machinery
• Perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications

Work Experience and Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or associate degree
• Prefer two years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• High degree of standing, walking, stooping or knelling, close eye work, reaching, pulling or pushing.
• Good hand dexterity, hearing, and vision are considered essential
• Moderate to high degree of repetitive motions using right, left, or both hands and/or feet.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment
• Requires working indoors in environmentally non-controlled conditions.(Extreme heat)

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