Production Operator, 2nd shift

Carpenter•Rochester Hills, MI

14h

About The Position

Manufacture products using primary and secondary processing equipment or hand assembly. Follow procedures and work instructions to achieve optimal productivity, quality, and safety and ensure internal and external customer satisfaction. This is a second-shift opportunity. The role requires operating molding press equipment, checking job standards and product quality, recording scrap, applying labels and lot-control numbers, and promptly reporting discrepancies or abnormal conditions. The operator also contributes to housekeeping, team problem-solving, and continuous-improvement activities while following company, safety, and environmental procedures. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in a manufacturing environment. Duties involve regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, occasional exposure to extreme heat and vibration, and a usually moderate noise level. Loose-fitting clothing that could interfere with machinery is not permitted. Required PPE includes safety glasses, ear plugs, and close-toed shoes or boots with rubber soles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to supervisors and other employees.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or schedule form.
Stand on feet for at least eight hours per day and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
Frequently walk and reach with hands and arms; occasionally talk or hear, and stop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Good attendance and ability to work overtime as required.
Wear safety glasses, ear plugs, and close-toed shoes or boots with rubber soles.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could interfere with moving machinery.

Responsibilities

Operate molding presses and equipment according to company procedures.
Review job standards before starting production.
Ensure products meet established quality criteria, with zero non-conformances.
Record scrap every hour according to work instructions.
Apply internal and external labels correctly when required, including removing old labels from returnable packaging.
Apply lot-control numbers correctly.
Review applicable quality alerts daily.
Immediately notify the Production Supervisor of discrepancies with established quality checks or any abnormal operating condition.
Communicate production and quality issues or concerns with associates during staff meetings.
Maintain high housekeeping standards in assigned areas.
Participate in team problem-solving activities, communication and shift meetings, and continuous-improvement activities.
Follow internal and OSHA-required safety and environmental procedures.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.