High Performance Polymers Operator Level 1 Job Summary: Performs visual inspection, weigh counting, and packaging of plastic parts. Maintains supply of raw material to injection molding floor, WIP inventory management, and provides a variety of routine support for production and the operation of injection molding machines. Adheres to all plant and OSHA safety policies and regulations. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None Duties/Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Maintain and move parts from injection molding machines to weigh scales as they are being produced to avoid overflow of WIP containers. • Identifies and verifies parts and counts. • Visually inspects product for common defects to ensure quality parts are being counted in compliance with specified Quality requirements. • Alerts shift Mold Technician of machine malfunction or scrap quantity issues. • Cut off runners with hand gate cutters or band saws and inspect work to ensure finished parts meet specifications. • Enters information on log sheets such as in-process books as quality checks are made to ensure product consistency and conformity to quality standards. • Understands production records and is able to keep accurate counts over the course of a shift of accepted, rejected, and scrap product as noted on shift report forms. • Unloads, moves, and loads materials into bins, dryers, and pan drying oven. • Stores and stacks materials according to company standards and completes move tickets as required. • Reports inventory shortages and recommending new orders as necessary. • Identifies and removes damaged materials from stock with QA assistance. • Cleans, checks, and sets up material dryers, feeders, and/or loaders as required. • Moves WIP and finished goods to specified staging areas as required. • Processes manufactured parts per job instructions, pack verified amounts, and label appropriately. • Constructs boxes for packing at assigned machine as required. • Lifts and carries boxes (up to 50 lbs.) to pallets for removal to shipping or storage. On occasion may use pallet jack to move pallets of boxes or totes. • Responsible for keeping the assigned work area well organized, clean, and neat. • Maintains effective working relationships with other coworkers Qualifications and Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • High School Diploma or GED. • 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Injection Molding experience highly preferred. • Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical mindset, reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills. • Experience operating riding forklifts. • Successful completion of "Fundamentals of Injection Molding" Paulson Training during onboarding. • Successful completion of “Technology of Injection Molding - Level 1” Paulson Training during onboarding. • English language proficiency to include verbal and written communication. • Ability to read/write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and production documentation. • Ability to maintain and understand records and data, as well as complete required documentation. • Ability to work with coworkers in a team environment; team oriented, self-motivated. • Ability to perform basic math calculations. • Continuous mental and visual attention to production and quality of products. • Ability to work overtime as required. • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.). • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. • Requires manual dexterity. • Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment. • Frequently moves from waist level to floor level. 1st Shift - 5am - 1:30pm 2nd Shift - 1pm - 9:30pm 3rd Shift - 9pm - 5:30am