Press Operator(Production Worker)

American Plastics, LLC•Jefferson City, MO

About The Position

As a Production Operator, you will contribute to the production, inspection, and packaging of injection-molded products, including retail storage and janitorial products. You will help maintain a safe, clean operation and ensure products meet specifications and customer packing requests. American Plastics is a leading supplier of injection-molded products with facilities in four states and more than 50 years of manufacturing history.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Be able to stand for extended periods and bend, push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds, and up to 80 pounds with a team lift.
  • Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen and authorize a background check.

Nice To Haves

  • Manufacturing or warehouse experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Run a safe, clean operation that promotes zero accidents.
  • Lift and remove parts from the conveyor line.
  • Maintain product specifications and pack products according to customer requests.
  • Trim, assemble, and pack parts.
  • Supply production lines and packing/staging areas with required materials.
  • Rotate presses every 2 to 3 hours.
  • Work all scheduled shifts.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.

Benefits

  • Earn up to $22.25 per hour with perfect attendance.
  • Fixed 2/2/3 schedule, providing a 3-day weekend every other week.
  • 1:1 training.
  • 60 hours of paid vacation.
  • 9 paid holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Critical illness coverage.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Voluntary life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Educational Assistance Program.
  • 401(k) with a company match.
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