Molding Operator-2nd shift

Drug Plastics & Glass Co.•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Molding Operator packs finished products into cartons and ensures products meet the quality standards defined on the Product Quality Standard (PQS) form. This Monday-through-Friday position is on the second shift. The operator runs assigned production equipment, inspects and tests products, supports production with materials, records production information, and maintains a safe, clean, orderly workstation. The work is performed indoors in an environment with moving mechanical parts and forklifts and moderate to moderately loud noise.

Requirements

Basic mathematical ability, including addition and subtraction.
Ability to understand spoken English sufficiently to follow verbal directions from a supervisor.
Ability to read and write effectively for job duties and to determine whether products meet quality standards.
Ability to make considered decisions and take appropriate courses of action.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Correctable vision to 20/20 to read work-related materials and identify product defects.
Ability to perceive and accurately identify differences in colors and shades.
Hearing acuity sufficient to understand spoken instructions or telephone conversations in a factory environment.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Manual dexterity and ability to use hands repetitively.
Ability to walk and stand for most of the job and continuously lift 5 pounds.
Ability to lift and carry 55 pounds.
Ability to occasionally bend, squat, reach above shoulder level, turn, twist, pull, and push.
Close vision.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience in the plastics industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Obtain empty cartons and prepare them for stack-packed or tumble-packed products; position cartons as needed.
Apply carton labels according to DPC Policy #002.
Inspect parts and pack products according to customer requirements, DPC policy, and the PQS form.
Remove full cartons from packing stands or tumble-pack areas and close them according to DPC procedures and the PQS sheet.
Grind clean scrap and rejected parts generated by assigned machines.
Operate assigned production equipment to support product quality and production efficiency.
Diagnose and correct mechanical problems safely, or report problems to a supervisor when they reduce or prevent safe and efficient equipment performance.
Perform required product quality tests, identify suspected defects, and promptly notify a supervisor.
Collect sample parts for quality-control evaluation as required for each product.
Retrieve raw materials and supplies from designated locations to support assigned machines.
Move finished goods to staging areas using hand pallet jacks.
Maintain a clean and orderly workstation.
Follow safety guidelines, company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and good work ethics.
Record machine downtime, its cause, scrap produced, and required work-order information accurately.
Ensure packaging accuracy and work-order traceability, and maintain accurate box part counts.
Perform other duties as assigned.