Rotomold Operator

Position: Rotomolding operator

Company Overview:
Jackson Kayak, a pioneer in the outdoor industry, is committed to crafting top-quality kayaks and outdoor gear. Established by world champion Eric Jackson, the company is renowned for its innovation, elite performance, and dedication to adventure enthusiasts worldwide.

Hours: 2nd Shift 2:45 PM- 1:15 am mon- Thur

Wages: $15.40– $17.40 an hour within 12 months.

Shift Premium: 1.50

Overtime: May be required during peak season when approved by the Roto Molding Manager.

Reports to: Roto Molding Shift Supervisor

Expectations:
At Jackson Kayak we are creating something truly exciting. You will have a part in creating adventure for customers. In this role you will be responsible for foaming the coolers with foam gun, and assembly and quality assessing each molded part.

General Responsibilities:

Continuously Strive to keep up with production demands in a safe and effective manner.

Specific Responsibilities:

o Promote and ensure good Health Safety Environment practices are followed

o Ensure customer quality standards are adhered to and related issues are responded to in a timely manner.

o Learns the safety steps and operation of running various roto-molding machines.

o Heavy lifting is required at times (weight can vary from 5 lbs. to 85 lbs.)

o Meet daily production demands while maintaining quality and safety standards.

o Use of various hand tools (screwdrivers, drills, impact guns) and plastic trimming tools.

o Basic material handling, moving material from storage area to area of operation.

o Inspect and record roto molding processes.

o Perform all QC checks and reports to Manager if parameters are not met.

o Trim Molded parts with a variety of tools (utility knives, scrapers, exacto knives, routers, air tools)

o Communicates any variance in process or quality to shift supervisor.

o Inspects all molded items for defects.

o Repair all defects as needed.

o Assembles Orion Coolers and Kennels

§ Operates small hand tools, including but not limited to, drills, wrenches, sockets, hole-saws, small, beveled edges, exacto blades.

§ Assembles small parts on kennels, including door, handles, rope assembly and more.

o Promote and ensure good Health Safety Environment practices are followed.

o Ensures quality standards are met and exceeded.

o Carry 40 80 lbs. to staging racks. with assistance when necessary

o Reports and assists with any machinery malfunctions as necessary.

o Meets or exceeds production requirements.

o Follow all safety guidelines.

o Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

o Adhere to other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2- 5 years of assembly or rotomolding experience
• Team Player- ability to strive in a team environment.

· Soft skills

o Speaking

o Listening

o Providing and Accepting Feedback

· Upbeat Attitude

· Driven and Self-motivated

• Reliable

· Honest. Must keep company information confidential

· Able to Lift 40 lbs. -80 consistently and with teamwork when necessary.

· Comfortable working in a hot environment

· Able to work weekends and off shifts as needed

Skills and Experience Preferred:

• RotoMolding Experience
• Experiencing utilizing small hand tools, rasps, sharp knives, drills and air routers.
• Assembly experience, experience assembling complex assemblies.
• Manufacturing Experience
• Basic computer skills

o Microsoft Excel

Company Support:

· Blue Cross Blue Shield Of TN Insurance available after 90 days.

o After 2 years of employment, employees are eligible for 100% employer paid medical insurance for select plans

· 401 K eligibility after 6 months of employment, with up to 2% employer match

· Optional Dental and Vision, STD

· Company Supplied Employee Kayak Rentals and Classes

· Paid Vacation after 6 months

· Unpaid t/o,

• Excellent Employee discounts on Product
• Family environment and culture

· $300 Referral bonus

Physical Demands:

· 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 and walk, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and or move up/to 40- 80 lbs., with teamwork when necessary.

Work Environment

Workers are required to wear safety gear, such as safety glasses, Steel toed shoes, and often recommended or required to wear safety gear such as, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, a respirator mask or ear plugs. Depending on the materials and equipment involved, team members might experience exposure to loud noise or hazardous fumes, high heat work environment, chemicals, oils or particles from various sources, including petroleum products, fiberglass, burning plastics, metal filings, sawdust, paint or industrial cleaners. Workers must also pay attention at all times, as assembly line tools and machinery can potentially inflict serious injury as the result of negligence or breakdown.

“Jackson Kayak is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.”

The above statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.90 - $18.90 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Attention to detail: 1 year (Required)
• Rotational molding: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sparta, TN 38583 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19