Plastics Process Specialist-Plastics

KI•Green Bay, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

KI is hiring a full-time Plastics Process Specialist for its Green Bay manufacturing facility, working on Weekend Workforce A. The role supports effective plastics department operations by setting up and processing injection molding machines, troubleshooting issues, completing minor machine and mold repairs, assisting maintenance technicians, and completing mold changeovers. The specialist also provides direction to operators, makes quality and departmental decisions, communicates shift performance updates to the Plastic's Lean Process Manager, and completes production and shift documentation. Weekend Workforce A works 32 hours per week but is paid for 40 hours. The schedule includes 10 p.m.–10 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights and one 8-hour shift during the week. Overtime may occur during the busy season. The shift receives a $3.00 per hour differential, and a $1.00 per hour raise is given within the first year of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in areas that can become warm.
Ability to stand, walk, lift, twist, and bend.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to train on any shift.
Willingness to assist in any given area of the plant if the assigned area is slow.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude and previous manufacturing experience; not required.
Team-oriented approach.
Computer knowledge.
Willingness to learn.
Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Complete minor machine and mold repairs.
Assist maintenance technicians with machine and mold repairs.
Troubleshoot problems.
Complete mold changeovers.
Set up and process injection molding machines.
Provide direction to operators regarding daily schedules and machine rotations to operate the department effectively.
Provide the Plastic's Lean Process Manager with regular updates about department performance on the shift.
Complete daily shift reports and other required shift and production documentation, including SPC charts, skid tags, box tags, and production out sheets.
Make decisions regarding quality and other departmental matters, including knowing when to contact the Lean Process Manager.
Participate in 6s activities.
Assist in any area of the plant when the assigned area is slow.

Benefits

100% employee ownership.
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Wellness resources, including an on-site fitness center and fitness reimbursement program.
Educational reimbursement program.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and EAP.
Sick pay.
Monthly performance bonus.
$3.00 per hour shift differential.
$1.00 per hour raise within the first year of employment.