Mold Utility - 3rd shift
Summit Polymers · Sturgis, MI · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
This is responsible work, generally of a routine nature. Supplies parts and/or material as needed as well as other duties as assigned. Direct supervision is provided by the shift supervisor, but the routine nature of the work allows for reasonable independent work scheduling within prescribed guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, fill, empty, and identify pre-dried hoppers, grinders, and similar equipment.
- Assure hoppers are refilled with proper material using vacuum feeders or hand fill method to ensure hoppers don’t run empty.
- Ensure all cartons and packing material are at work stations as needed.
- Assist in operating presses including relief, set-up, color/material changes, and mold changes as needed and directed.
- Maintain general housekeeping.
- Perform gauging, training, and assist other utilities including relief for breaks.
- Ensure product is placed in designated WIP stores.
- Ensure cartons are labeled per labeling procedures.
- Maintain routes according to SLMS system.
- Ensure every tote is sampled for design intent and customer specification prior to going to WIP line per the OIS.
- Understand WIP trigger labels, how to complete and sequence Production Instruction Kanbans, and to set up Bead Board.
- Maintain accurate productivity and defect information.
- Perform other work as assigned by supervisor.
Physical requirements
- Must be physically capable of walking for the entire work shift.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
- Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
- Adequate visual acuity to qualify for a forklift license.
- Must be able to operate a pallet jack for product movement.
- Must be capable of climbing ladders/stairs for material changes.
- Must be capable of standing for entire shift.
Education and experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
Skills and abilities
- Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
- Ability to pass color hue and color blindness test.
- A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 16 on the Cognitive portion).