Rotational Molding Machine Operator - 1st Shift (6:00a - 2:30p; Mon - Friday)

Molder/Machine Operator - 1st Shift (6:00am - 2:30pm)
SUMMARY: Assists in the operation of rotational molding machines and production of plastic parts in a manufacturing setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fills buckets with the proper resin/dye and weight.
• Fills molding tooling with proper resin/dye and weight.
• Installs/Removes pins and/or inserts into proper place on the mold.
• Unload Mold or tooling as required by machine time.
• Visually inspect each part for quality.
• Reject non-conforming parts as needed and places them in designated area.
• Ensure proper maintenance of tooling at all times.
• Trim and deburr part and put in cart and/or box.
• Maintains part counts for inventory.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Follows all appropriate safety regulations.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department or work crew.
• Maintains time and productions records.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· No prior experience or training.

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Reading, Writing, and basic Communication skills.

COMPETENCIES:

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

· Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to smell
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places
• Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather)
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds team lift continually lift and move up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Rotational Molding Machines, Fork trucks, pallet jacks, impact and other pneumatic tools.'

'Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English AND Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Litchfield, MN 55355 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Litchfield, MN 55355: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18