Plastics Operator

Federal Mfg • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Roberts PolyPro is seeking several plastics line operators to operate plastic manufacturing production lines and produce quality products at standard production rates. Operators may vary prescribed operating conditions as needed to achieve quality products and are responsible for safety, product quality, plant cleanliness, and the overall efficiency of their assigned area. The position reports to the Shift Team Leader.

Roberts PolyPro, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, manufactures plastic packaging handles and components. It is a division of ProMach, a provider of integrated packaging and processing solutions. Operators work with production equipment and processes that may include material handling systems, sheet extruders, hot dies, and roll stands.

ProMach describes its workplace as open and communicative, with opportunities for growth and individual initiative. Employees receive salary, medical and dental programs, life insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. Benefits are available on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of tools, instruments, standard test equipment, and plant processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to production equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with others.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and personable demeanor.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) to move products.
• Flexibility and dedication to doing what it takes to complete the job.
• Ability to document processes related to molding a part in a repeatable and understandable manner.
• Available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Valid training certificate to operate a fork truck; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate plastic manufacturing production lines to produce quality products at standard production rates.
• Ensure products produced and shipped meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor product standards and follow quality-control programs and production quality processes.
• Perform quality-control checks using basic math skills.
• Follow safety regulations and perform all aspects of the job safely.
• Maintain production machinery and the surrounding area in accordance with 5-S standards, ensuring a clean and safe workplace.
• Change and load recipe data for the material handling system.
• Change color, drain the system, and set let-down percentage.
• Start up and shut down a sheet extruder.
• Adjust extrusion process, speed, bank, and pressure settings.
• Read pressure settings to determine when the screen and breaker plate require cleaning.
• Change out hot dies and set die temperatures to profile settings.
• Set roll stand gap and temperatures according to profile.
• Communicate issues to the Team Leader, Maintenance, and/or Management to facilitate corrections.
• Identify opportunities to improve current operations.
• Complete assigned work with minimal supervision.
• Complete documentation related to the shift assignment and document processes for repeatable, understandable part molding.
• Sample new tools and communicate with Engineering, Tooling, and Quality personnel to help achieve objectives.
• Accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary and total compensation.
• Comprehensive medical and dental programs.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off program.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED