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Machine Operator

Otto Environmental Systems
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/22/2026
Position: Machine Operator
Location: Charlotte, NC
Job Id: 358
# of Openings: 2
OTTO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS is leading the nation in the manufacturing of waste containers for residential, commercial and retail markets across the United States. The original OTTO Group was founded in 1934 and is the most widely used brand of residential trash carts in the world with more than 100,000,000 carts in service around the globe.

Today, OTTO is a member of the DURAMAX SOLUTIONS family consisting of AMD Plastics, DLB Custom Extrusions, Forming Technologies and Duramax Holdings dba Otto Environmental Systems. We are continuously expanding our plastics manufacturing capabilities in thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding and plastic recycling while providing high-tech products and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

Our Vision is to be the ultimate customer-focused company producing dependable solutions, delivered complete and on time, every time.
We manufacture satisfaction!
POSITION AVAILABLE:
JOB DUTIES:
Production and Assembly:
  • Remove injection molded products from a conveyer belt beside the injection molding machine.
  • Trim excess plastic ("flash") on products when necessary using small hand tool (scrapper)
  • Perform the function of "Hot-Stamping" the product by lifting the Trash Cart base to a machine which imprints the Customer name and/or Logo onto the Trash Cart
  • Trash Carts are then assembled with the appropriate Lid and Wheels; then stacked and plastic wrapped for shipment
  • Completes simple counting and reporting for production and quality control
  • Employee will manage daily work-orders furnished in both written and verbal instructions
  • Follows procedures to complete the finished product(s) to customer specifications
  • Inspects product for 100% quality
  • Attends all training and safety meetings
  • Follows all safety guidelines including using required Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Glasses, and Safety Shoes)
Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must read, write, understand, and follow work instructions, charts, and signs in English
  • Must have basic math skills for counting and production reporting
  • Must be able to work in a NON-climate controlled environment; standing, moving
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds - repetitively - for the duration of shift (8 hours)
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, manufacturing, production environment
  • Dependable to adhere to schedule with prompt punctuality and excellent attendance
  • Team player with a positive "can-do" attitude
  • Strong attention to detail; following instructions both verbal and written
  • Stable work history with a minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing and production environment
  • Must be able to comply with background check, references checks and pre-employment drug screening
  • Must be able to provide required identification for proof of employment eligibility
Safety shoes or boots are required
Safety glasses and hearing protection are supplied
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OTTO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
The Company offers competitive pay commensurate with experience and rewards high performance. In addition, employees enjoy a rich benefits package including:
  • Affordable Pre-Tax Medical Plan with Pharmacy provisions
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account with Company contribution
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
  • Paid Time Off Program
  • Company Paid Holidays (9)
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Incentive Compensation Opportunities
For more information about the company, visit our website: WWW.OTTO-USA.COM.
OTTO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments ACT (ADAAA), If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request assistance and/or reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources Department.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Pay Range: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour
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OTTO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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