KAM Plastics is an employee owned (ESOP), premier manufacturing company with expertise in plastic injection molding and assembly. We serve multiple markets including automotive, furniture, military, and consumer products.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the coordination and moving of materials to machines. Will stage materials for upcoming production runs. Will clean dryers and grinders from completed runs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have or be able to obtain a forklift operator license.
- Must have a good understanding of manufacturing processes, systems, and materials.
- Able to perform basic math calculations and possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- May be required to work overtime as scheduled.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for coordinating and prioritizing material mixing and staging for 36-hour period based on production requirements. Responsible to ensure material is available at the appropriate machine per the production schedule.
- Operate gas, battery, or propane powered forklift in a safe and efficient manner to move, load or stack materials.
- Make sure material is staged in appropriate areas.
- Coordinate recycling according to material types and performs materials transfers in the computer system.
- Required to operate computer/bar-coding system for raw material transfers.
- Must maintain a high level of accuracy on all material movement and inventory transactions.
- Clean loaders, dryers, and grinders at scheduled mold changes.
- Follow written work instructions and quality procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining high level of housekeeping and organization in work areas.
- Must be able to work without constant supervision.
- Will perform other tasks as assigned by Manager.
- May need to work weekends and overtime as required to meet our customers’ needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
- Materials handling: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person