What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastics Operator I position at Utex Industries Inc?
POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
Safely and efficiently operate equipment in a work environment that requires PPE to process thermoplastic materials into products used in downstream processes while meeting specification and production requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain safe and clean work environment
- Effectively and efficiently communicate with employees and management to meet production demands
- Safely and consistently operate process and mechanical equipment such as injection press, grinder, oven and other equipment as required
- Effectively utilize measuring tools such as scales, calipers and other tools as required
- Adhere to company policies, standard work procedures and job safety standards, including required PPE
- Support preventative maintenance program efforts
- Accurately input data to the MRP system
- Produce products within specifications and production requirements
- Maintain product identification and traceability
Other Requirements
- Transport materials to and from designated areas
- Maintain housekeeping as designated
- Support compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies
- Effectively work in a teamwork environment with internal and external resources
- Support internal, external, and quality audits
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Capable of forklift certification
- Ability to function with occasional supervision while meeting deadlines
- Basic oral and written communication
- Basic computer and arithmetic skills
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0-3 years job related experience
Physical Demands
- Must be able to complete work needing hand dexterity, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, squatting, and climbing
- Able to consistently lift and push up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment, around machinery, industrial chemicals. This role routinely uses tools and other such equipment during the course of the job duties. Provided Personal Protective Equipment, as well as steel-toed boots or shoes, must be worn at all times.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Thursday.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
None.
EEO STATEMENT
Utex Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer and shall make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, and/or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
