Production Operator - Standish

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$17.00/hr - $18.00/hr

A production operator oversees and coordinates the production process, including operating machines, monitoring equipment, maintaining equipment, testing materials, enforcing safety, and packaging.

• Responsible for logging in and out of production jobs as required for accurate data collection.
• Responsible for running production jobs to standard. (Understand how to achieve targeted parts per hour).
• Responsible for accurate and timely machine set‑ups. (less than 1 hour 45 minutes).
• Responsible for notifying a team leader whenever two scrap have been run, so they can assist with getting the machine running good parts again.
• Responsible for filling out any and all production related forms (Operator log, production inspection reports, job traveler and machine set‑up sheets).
• Responsible for measuring the production parts every hour and documenting the sizes every three hours.
• Responsible for understanding and following product specifications and producing a clean product free of any dust or debris.
• Responsible for putting away the brooms and shovels when they’re not being used.
• Responsible for keeping the assigned work area clean and organized.
• Responsible for the assigned tool boxes and the tools in the boxes. (report any missing tools at the beginning of your shift to avoid charges).
• Responsible for always putting the first article trays with the production tool when it is pulled out of the production machine.
• Responsible for putting the blue book in the team leader office when the job is complete.
• Responsible for filling out the job traveler, so sheet and finished goods can be easily reconciled.
• Responsible for following all ISO related processes for labeling and identification.
• Responsible for notifying the material handlers when materials need to be returned to inventory at the end of every production job.

• Have good listening skills.
• Able to understand & follow written communications. Ability to write legibly and convey information on the operator log.

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, reach, bend, twist, turn, over long periods of time.
• Ability to grasp, hold, and maneuver hand power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Vantage Plastics does conduct pre‑employment drug screening, however, THC is exempt from screening.

Full time

$16.50 (Days); $17.50 (Nights)

• 401(k) with match
• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Health savings account
• Flex spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

• 12.5 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Plastics Manufacturing