General Production/Mold Operator- 2nd shift

Job Title: General Production, Molding

Department: Multiple, with primary being Molding

Reports To: Production Supervisor, Molding Department

Shift Hours are: 3:00pm -1:30a.m. Monday - Friday

Summary: Performs a variety of operations utilizing cutting equipment to shape, or form parts to specifications. Using a variety of methods and equipment, prepares parts, assembles/fabricates parts, packaging, assembly of webs may also be required. Consistently acts as a representative of Benchmark Foam by personifying the company’s Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Benchmark Foam operates on the principle of effective teamwork. Other duties may be assigned, including cross-training and/or working in other departments.

· Prepares parts for finishing by sanding, buffing, cleaning and filling

· Power sprays hard coating on parts

· Removes parts from equipment, inspects for quality and/or packs parts according to order

· Sorts parts

· Assists in setting wires to cut foam, and/or CNC set-up and cutting

· Assists in moving foam blocks from block mold to inventory location and potentially to Cutting department

· Assists in getting and loading bead for block molder, in order to expand

· May be trained as a back-up to running block mold and/or expanders

Tools and Equipment used:

· Router

· Utility Knife

· Hand Saw

· Pneumatic clamp

· Hot wire cutting equipment

· Tape Measure

· Wrapper (machine that wraps foam bundles)

· Operate Fork Lift

· Scale for verifying weights of finished parts and/or raw materials

· Auto lift Pallet jacks

Job Specific Competencies:

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight, measurement, volume, distance. Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer hardware and software. Capable of logging in/out of job orders on computer, issuing materials, etc. Training also available and will be given.

Other Qualifications

Eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 /100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. If required, hearing protection is supplied.

This document does not constitute an offer of employment or create an employment contract of any kind. Any job offer will not provide a contract other than an at-will relationship between Benchmark Foam Inc. and employee.

Benchmark Foam has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions of the position have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

I have read and understand my responsibilities for this role at Benchmark Foam as noted above, and declare that I am able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Employee Signature: _____________________________________

Date: __________________________________

Date Originated: August 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Watertown, SD 57201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person