Production Operator - Day Shift

Myers Industries Inc•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Buckhorn, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), an industry-leading manufacturer offering an extensive selection of reusable bulk boxes, hand-held containers and pallets designed to protect products, improve workflow, lower operating costs and increase profitability. Buckhorn provides superior custom capabilities that fit your precise applications. Position Summary A motivated team-oriented person who performs repetitive motion to remove molded plastic parts from machines, assemble plastic products (as specified), hot stamp products (as specified), inspect products for flaws, and manually remove flaws from finished products (using company provided tools) to meet company and customer specifications. Good attendance is required, and occasionally overtime may be required. You have the responsibility as an employee at Buckhorn to make a good quality product to exceed our customer expectations. You have the authority and responsibility to initiate recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve our Quality Management. Total Quality Management involves all employees at Buckhorn to be dedicated to participating in improving our processes, our products, and our culture. Quality product starts and ends with you! Take pride in your work by providing a clean & functioning product for our customers.

Requirements

One to three months related experience and/or training; preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization.
Ability to do two mathematical operations to arrive at the solution.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

Trim Flash and sprues from parts
Clean grease and oil from parts
Apply product labels and ID labels to parts
Operate secondary operations (hot stamp, router, pin machines, etc.)
Assemble parts for different lines
Package parts
Recognize product reject
Work independently and in teams to meet production schedules
Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Buckhorn policies and OSHA Standards
Notify supervisor or team lead if problems are detected with product or machinery
Perform relief duties as needed
Keep plant clean by sweeping, mopping, and keeping trash picked up
Mandatory overtime may be required periodically during busier times