Injection Molding Operator (2nd Shift)

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and guidelines. Report any unsafe conditions or practices.
• Maintain a clean work area throughout the shift.
• Report to assigned machine on time. Always take breaks & lunch at appropriate times as instructed, returning to work area promptly.
• Work with shift production leads as required.
• At start of shift, read, understand, and ask questions regarding training to work instructions. If unsure, escalate to shift supervisor.
• Receive training by a higher-level operator and follow the operator's instructions.
• Check the packaged parts before relieving the previous shift operator, report any discrepancies immediately.
• Run the mold at the standard cycle time.
• Perform visual inspections of product checking quality as trained, reporting immediately any discrepancies to your lead assistant, lead, or technician.
• Record the amount of defective parts on defects scrap form. Report to the lead assistant, lead, or technician every time that the scrap exceeds allowed amounts.
• Packaging product according to work instructions.
• Verify labels against work order and work center.
• Help perform line clearances on their assigned work centers.
• Verify that assigned work centers have the necessary equipment and materials for the whole shift.
• Label bags, or containers of products with date, your stamp or initials, verifying that the product packaged meets the work instructions and quality requirements. Do not fill out labels in advance.
• At shift end, escalate any issues with your work center to shift supervisor to include in their rundown to incoming shift.

Core Competencies

• Fluency in English: Being able to read, write, and speak is a requirement.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Cosmetic Inspection
• Housekeeping
• General Safety
• Time Management
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Team Work
• Inspection Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service (internal or external)
• Good Attendance/Dependability
• Basic math skills
• Good Communication skills
• Be honest and respectful to everyone at all times.

Education and/or Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Some factory related experience preferred but not mandatory.

Training Requirements

• General Safety
• GMP & Cleanliness
• Clean room Gowning Procedure
• Training to Work orders/work centers
• Work instructions and SOP training
• MSDS