Ovens - Machine Operator - 2nd & 3rd Shifts Starting at $20.00/hr

Myers Industries Inc • Middlebury, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Elkhart Plastics, a Myers Industries company, is a custom rotational molding company with more than 500 employees and 33 years in business. Its products serve applications including storage tanks, boat seating, agriculture, intermediate bulk containers, and plastic pallets. The Machine Operator operates molding equipment to produce products that meet efficiency and quality standards. The listed shifts are 2nd and 3rd, with starting pay of $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate and maintain industrial equipment.
• Ability to remain stationary with intermittent walking throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently lift parts up to 50 pounds alone and parts over 50 pounds with assistance, and transport them up to 20 feet.
• Ability to frequently position oneself to maneuver around parts, materials, and molds.
• Ability to operate hand tools.
• Ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all information and tools needed for each job are in place before work begins.
• Pull and review setup sheets before starting a job.
• Maintain equipment required for molding machines.
• Stage molded products properly and move them to required staging locations.
• Complete assigned projects by their due dates.
• Review production priorities.
• Meet or exceed training requirements, including those related to ISO standards, and attend scheduled shift or other required meetings.
• Meet or exceed production targets.
• Inspect products for conformance to quality standards.
• Produce molded products using the methods designated for the job, including oven controls, overhead cranes, hand and power tools, pallet jacks, and open flame.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed