Graveyard Production Machine Operator

Advanced Plastics is a custom plastic injection molding company with facilities in the Mt. Hood Industrial Park in Sandy, OR. We have been in business for over 35 years and we are steadily growing with the help of our employees.

We are currently hiring machine operators for our swing or graveyard shift. Swing has a 10% shift differential, and graveyard has a 20% shift differential. We are looking for energetic candidates to be a part of our team. Advancement is available as specific skills are learned.

Level one operators handle plastic molded parts as they come from machines. Operators inspect the pieces for defects as well as trim, assemble and sort them when needed. They will then load the finished product into boxes or pallets to prepare for shipping. Responsibilities also include monitoring equipment and minor troubleshooting, as well as material handling and assisting in minor maintenance.

Benefits include: Paid sick time, personal time and vacation. Paid holidays! Simple IRA retirement plan with company match. Company paid medical insurance with prescription and vision coverage included. You can also upgrade to higher level insurance with pre-tax dollars, this includes an option for very affordable dental coverage. We have an extremely generous bonus program as well paid out in December each year.

Pay is based on level of experience.

Essential Functions:

Meet quality control standards / follow established procedures.
Inspect all molded parts for defects and follow instructions as to what is necessary.
Become familiar with and follow quality control standards.
Observe machine operation/temperature and report dysfunction if necessary.
Label boxes or pallets.
Identify material types and colors.

Meet production goals
Keep up with cycle times of machines.
Meet any quotas that are given.

Keep work area clean and prepare for arriving shift
Tape up bags/boxes as they are completed.
Replace supplies as needed.

Maintenance:

Knowledge of grinders, ability to lockout and clean.
Hand mix color and virgin material.
Clean and protect molds at shutdown.

Additional Functions:
Use scale for part count as instructed.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed by supervisor.

Qualifications:
Ability to follow instructions and communicate with supervisor.
Ability to read or to interpret documents such as safety rules and job descriptions.
Ability to follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
Ability to complete tasks quickly and accurately.
Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously.
Ability to communicate and work well with others.
Ability to maintain work environment of mutual respect and purpose.
No previous training is necessary.

Typical physical activity:
Frequently involves manual work with plastic products (trimming, assembling, etc.)
Frequently involves sitting and/or standing for two-hour intervals during an eight-hour shift.
Frequently involves lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing up to 55 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Machine operation: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sandy, OR 97055 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20