Jackson Production Operator - 2nd shift

Position Summary

Responsible for performing various manufacturing processes, including safely operating machines, assembly and kit packing, and daily interaction with the ERP system. Ensures quality and productivity standards are met while providing assistance to production team members as needed. Maintains a clean and safe work area and helps create a culture of safety, accountability, and a customer‑first attitude. Follows standard work procedures (PCP) for quality and packaging requirements, operates machines to quoted cycle times, communicates with Quality Personnel, Process Technicians, and the Production Team Leader regarding product quality and job status, and counts, packages, and labels product for shipment per customer requirements.

Essential Duties

• Model and promote Nicolet Plastics LLC values: Committed, Problem Solvers, Integrity, Collaborative.
• Use appropriate PPE at all times and proactively recognize and report safety hazards.
• Reference PCPs and work orders for quality and packaging requirements.
• Measure/visually inspect parts as specified in the PCP and enter data into IQ Inspect as needed.
• Alert Process Technicians, Production Team Leader, and Quality Personnel promptly if out‑of‑tolerance parts are identified.
• Set up weigh scales to ensure part count and inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with Process Technicians, Production Team Leader, and Lead Operator on product quality and job status.
• Count, package, and label products for shipment per customer requirements defined on the PCP.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by matching carton labels to pallet labels and verifying box counts.
• Use barcode scanners to track finished goods and packaging supplies whenever they are moved.
• Operate machines and secondary jobs to the quoted cycle time; shift to highest‑priority jobs as needed.
• Share knowledge to develop team members and promote a cross‑trained, flexible production team.
• Communicate with prior and following shifts about any areas requiring attention.
• Sort parts and perform value‑added processes during press operation.
• Assist and overlap with other cells as scheduled.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Operator, Production Team Leader, and/or Plant Leader.
• For assembly duties: follow assembly schedule, prioritize work, print work orders and labels.
• Inspect parts per PCP to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Redline PCPs and work orders for recommended changes and communicate them to the shift leader.
• Inform Production Team Leader/Lead Operator when a deviation from PCP instructions is required.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Willing and able to complete all applicable skills listed in the Current Checklist and/or Production Operator Career Path Plan.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Self‑directed with the ability and willingness to work independently and productively.

Competencies

• Safety awareness
• Quality orientation
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Work standards

Physical Demands

The role requires frequent standing for long periods, walking, handling tools or controls, and regular communication. Occasional climbing or balancing may be required. Frequent lifting and moving of parts, reports, files, or supplies up to 40 lb is expected. Repetitive motions, grasping, and fine motor skills are needed. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

• Lift/Carry: Frequently 21‑40 lb; occasionally up to 10 lb.
• Standing: Constantly.
• Walking: Constantly.
• Sitting: Occasionally.
• Handling/Fingering: Constantly.
• Reaching outward: Constantly; reaching above shoulder: Occasionally.
• Climbing, crawling, squatting/kneeling: Occasionally.
• Push/Pull: Occasionally up to 25 lb.

Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment with moderate dirt, noise, vibration, equipment movement hazards, fumes, chemicals/solvents, and electrical hazards, plus occasional office work using computers and standard office equipment. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) includes safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and other items as applicable throughout the shift.