Plastics Operator

Roberts PolyPro • Charlotte, NC

8h • 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 necessary to meet quality requirements. The role is responsible for safety, product quality, plant cleanliness, and the overall efficiency of the assigned area, and reports to the Shift Team Leader.

The operator ensures products meet quality standards and customer specifications, monitors product standards, follows production quality processes, and performs basic-math quality checks. The role includes operating and adjusting extrusion equipment and material-handling systems, maintaining a clean and safe production area according to 5-S standards, documenting shift processes, communicating issues, and identifying opportunities to improve operations. Operators should be able to perform their duties with minimal supervision.

Roberts PolyPro, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, manufactures plastic packaging handles and components. It is a division of ProMach, which provides integrated packaging and processing solutions.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Overall knowledge of tools, instruments, standard test equipment, and plant processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to production equipment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with others and read and comprehend written instructions.
• Energetic and personable demeanor; self-motivated.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) to move products.
• Flexible and dedicated to doing what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to document molding processes in a repeatable and understandable manner.

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.
• Adjust prescribed operating conditions as needed to produce quality products.
• 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.
• Perform job duties safely and follow all safety regulations.
• 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, or Management to facilitate corrections.
• Look for opportunities to improve current operations.
• Complete documentation pertaining to the shift assignment and document molding processes so they are repeatable and understandable.
• Sample new tools and communicate with Engineering, Tooling, and Quality personnel to help achieve objectives.
• Accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 and an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative.

What This Job Offers

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