Production Assembler (Backup Line Worker) - 2nd shift at Plascon Inc

Traverse City, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

18.25

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assembly, Visual Inspection, Counting, Folding, Documentation, Data Entry, Machine Operation, Stocking, Staging, Pallet Jack Operation, Teamwork, Punctuality, Dependability, Safety, Reading Comprehension, Basic Math

Industry

Plastics Manufacturing

Description

Description Summary Saftea - Assemble food grade disposable liners for use in quick serve restaurants and convenience stores. Starting pay of $18.25 per hour (includes shift premium pay). Plus, we have a great benefit package! We have 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! 80 hours of PTO after the first pay after completing 90 days of employment. Also, up to 72 hours of earned sick time. We have a great 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting. Second shift work schedule is Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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 Competencies required are Teamwork, Attendance/Punctuality, Dependability, Quality and Quantity of work, and Safety. 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 Safetea 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. At Plascon, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

The primary duties involve assembling food-grade disposable liners by placing and pressing parts onto fixtures, visually inspecting components, counting parts, and folding bags. Backup responsibilities include operating the taper machine, documenting non-conforming material, and maintaining a clean work area.