Utility, Molding - Shift 3

Summit Polymers, Inc.•Vicksburg, MI

About The Position

The Utility, Molding position performs routine work supplying parts and materials as needed and completing other assigned duties. The role operates under the direct supervision of the shift supervisor, while the routine nature of the work allows reasonable independent work scheduling within prescribed guidelines. The employee supports molding operations, material handling, product movement, housekeeping, and production documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to walk and stand for the entire work shift.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds and perform repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
Able to wear steel-toe footwear.
Visual acuity sufficient to qualify for a forklift license.
Able to operate a pallet jack for product movement.
Able to climb ladders and stairs for material changes.
Able to pass a color hue and color blindness test.
Able to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
Minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment, or a traditional score of 16 on the Cognitive portion.
Agreement to complete all required post-hire training.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, fill, empty, and identify pre-dried hoppers, grinders, and similar equipment.
Refill hoppers with the proper material using vacuum feeders or a hand-fill method to prevent them from running empty.
Ensure cartons and packing materials are available at workstations as needed.
Assist with operating presses, including relief, setup, color or material changes, and mold changes, as directed.
Maintain general housekeeping.
Perform gauging, receive training, assist other utilities, and provide relief for breaks.
Place product in designated work-in-process (WIP) stores.
Label cartons according to labeling procedures.
Maintain routes according to the SLMS system.
Sample every tote for design intent and customer specifications before it goes to the WIP line, according to the OIS.
Understand WIP trigger labels, complete and sequence Production Instruction Kanbans, and set up the Bead Board.
Maintain accurate productivity and defect information.
Complete other work assigned by the supervisor.