Injection Production Tech - Machine Operator

Western Container Corporation•Hattiesburg, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Western Container Hattiesburg team and begin molding your future today! The ever-evolving team is looking for a Injection Production Tech to join us. Candidates must be able to work night shift, 7:30 PM - 8 AM on a 3x2x3 shift schedule weekend and occasional holiday availability. For more than 35 years the Western Container team has been ensuring that Cola-Cola Bottlers have the highest quality preforms and bottles available to them. Western Container is a $400 million supplier of PET plastic bottles to the #1 soft drink brand in the world - Coca-Cola. We supply over 5.8 billion bottles and preforms annually to Coke bottlers throughout the western United States. Our Mission is to maximize value for our Coca-Cola shareholders by providing the lowest cost, high quality and service, and an assurance of supply for them. Our plants are highly automated with new technology being introduced regularly. Our team is highly collaborative and motivated. Together we strive to keep our Core Values of Personal Responsibility, Professional Behavior, Mutual Respect, and Integrity at the forefront of what we do each day. Production Techs are the front line of our production team, they work to use their understanding of processing and our equipment to perform quality checks frequently. Innovative thinking is encouraged and basic troubleshooting is also a large part of this role. Our plants are highly automated with ever-changing processes and technology, training, development, and safety top our priorities. Maintaining a clean, safe and orderly work area is a must! Use of basic computer skills to correctly complete paperwork. Good written and verbal communication skills are utilized frequently.

Requirements

Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Interested in Continuous Improvement and able to thrive in a self-directed environment
Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations
Prolonged periods working on feet
Must be able push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time
Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred, prior work experience (three years or more with one employer), may be considered
One year of Injection Molding experience or a strong desire to learn

Responsibilities

Perform quality checks frequently
Basic troubleshooting
Maintaining a clean, safe and orderly work area
Correctly complete paperwork using basic computer skills

Benefits

Skills for pay compensation program
Available Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Accounts with WCC contributions for qualified members
Up to 6% dollar-for-dollar matching 401K program
Annual training and development opportunities provided by WCC
Career advancement
Tuition reimbursement programs offered
10 paid holidays
Paid sick time
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Generous time off policy with 40+ hours of personal time within your first year of employment and 80+ hours in your second year
Western Container sponsored short-term disability
Western Container sponsored long-term disability
Western Container sponsored accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Uniforms and laundry service provided
Frequent member activities
Annual family days
Member discount programs