Production Operator

Summit Polymers, Inc. • Lawrenceburg, KY

7d

About The Position

The Production Operator/Associate performs routine standardized work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor. Work involves operating molding machines and/or assembling molded parts, using simple hand tools, trimming, retrieving, counting, weighing, packing, and inspecting parts. The role includes distributing parts within the plant, placing and removing parts from fixtures, monitoring and recording quality assurance information, and continuously performing visual and manual quality checks according to established guidelines. The position typically does not require travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
• Ability to stand for the entire work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow the Operator Instruction Sheet for part numbers, inspection procedures, packing requirements, and special instructions.
• Retrieve, separate, inspect, count, weigh, pack, and label parts according to written or oral instructions.
• Use clippers, knives, screwdrivers, and other simple hand tools to trim, cut, and prepare parts according to safety procedures.
• Operate molding machines and/or air-activated tools and equipment to assemble, decorate, or produce product.
• Report machine malfunctions and unacceptable product-quality variances to supervision.
• Compare, inspect, and monitor production quality against approved samples, accepting, rejecting, or questioning parts according to established standards.
• Perform simple clerical tasks to record and summarize production as required.
• Examine, repair, trim, count, weigh, and perform secondary operations as directed.
• Meet the standard performance levels and production rates established for assigned parts.
• Perform routine cleaning to maintain the work station and area according to 5S requirements.
• Interface with the production monitoring system.
• Assist with color changes and mold changes by cleaning work areas or equipment, and prepare for the next job, including the sample board, OIS, and packaging.
• Assist other operators during breaks.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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