Production Assembler (Backup Line Worker)- 1st Shift at Plascon Inc

Traverse City, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

17.25

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teamwork, Attendance, Dependability, Quality, Quantity, Safety, Documentation, Inspection, Assembly, Stocking, Communication, Cross Training, Pallet Jack Operation, Repetitive Movements, Hygiene Standards, Food Grade Practices

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

Description Starting pay of $17.25 per hour, plus we have a great benefit package, including 80 hours of Paid Time Off available in the first payroll after completing 90 days of employment and up to 72 hours of earned sick time each year, a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting with a 100% employer match for your first 3% of deferrals and 50% match for next 2%! That means if you put in 5% we put in 4% - an 80% match. Three medical plans, Blue Cross dental and EyeMed vision, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance. Medical, dental and vision benefits are effective the 1st of the month after you start! First shift work schedule is Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Production Assembler: · Place parts onto fixture for assembly · Press fit parts into assembly · Visually inspect the cuff and tube, and overall visual inspection for critical characteristics · Count and place parts into bin · Fold bags in half · Place in box Backup Line Worker for NuLine (when applicable): · Push liners through top taper machine · Visually inspect the product, and overall visual inspection for critical characteristics · Count and place liners into a box · Documents non-conforming material · Follows production orders and enters production data into a computer or documents on paper · Maintains a clean work area and ensures work area is clean at the end of shift · Continuously stock machine hoppers · Assemble & stage boxes with liners and daily labels · Assistant in the change film roll · Complete tracking tickets and stage finished goods · Communicate raw materials needs with warehouse personnel · Move pallets of raw materials and finished goods with a pallet-jack · Rotate positions throughout the line Other Responsibilities · Documents non-conforming material · Maintains a clean work area and ensures work area is clean at the end of shift · Operates pallet jack as needed · Cross train for continuous learning and development Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Requirements To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Teamwork – Works well in a team; 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. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 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. Must use high hygiene area standards and food grade best practices. Qualifications 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. Education and/or Experience No prior experience or training. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Able to accurately count to 50. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; use hands and engage in repetitive movements. Must be able to wear vinyl or nitrile gloves. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, which includes bending when picking a box up and setting boxes down on a pallet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to turn each time a Saftea Liner is made and when placing it into a green crate, as well as when placing finished bags into boxes. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to warm temperatures in the summer. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Responsibilities

The Production Assembler is responsible for placing parts onto fixtures for assembly, pressing parts into assembly, and conducting visual inspections. As a Backup Line Worker, the role includes pushing liners through machines, documenting non-conforming materials, and maintaining a clean work area.