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Utility, Molding - Shift 2

Summit Polymers
Sturgis, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026
Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Utility, Molding-2ns Shift FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding)

SUMMARY
This is responsible work, generally of a routine nature. Supplies parts and/or material as needed as well as other duties as assigned. Direct supervision is provided by the shift supervisor, but the routine nature of the work allows for reasonable independent work scheduling within prescribed guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be physically capable of walking for the entire work shift.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
  • Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
  • Adequate visual acuity to qualify for a forklift license.
  • Must be able to operate a pallet jack for product movement.
  • Must be capable of climbing ladders/stairs for material changes.
  • Must be capable of standing for entire shift.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Under general supervision is responsible for the following major tasks (check those that apply):
  • Set up, operates, fills, empties, and identifies pre-dried hoppers, grinders, and similar equipment.
  • Assures hoppers are refilled with proper material utilizing vacuum feeders or hand fill method to insure hoppers don’t run empty.
  • Insure all cartons and packing material are at work stations as needed.
  • Assists in operating presses including relief, set-up, color/material changes, and mold changes as needed and directed.
  • Maintains general housekeeping.
  • Gauging; training; and assisting other utilities including relief for breaks
  • Insure product is placed in designated WIP stores
  • Insure cartons are labeled per labeling procedures
  • Maintain routes according to SLMS system
  • Insures every tote is sampled for design intent and customer specification prior to going to WIP line per the OIS.
  • Understands WIP trigger labels, how to complete and sequence Production Instruction Kanbans, and to set up Bead Board.
  • Must maintain accurate productivity and defect information.
  • Other work as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices. Ability to pass color hue and color blindness test.

  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 16 on the Cognitive portion).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

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