Western Industries

Shift Openings - 8-hour shift schedules!
Monday - Friday or Tuesday-Saturday schedules (overtime as needed/required)
Starting range $15.00 - $16.50 per hour, depending on assigned shift.
Our Production Associates are responsible to produce high-quality plastic products from blow mold machinery in accordance with company standards. This role involves performing precise trimming, conducting quality inspections, packaging finished products, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The Production Associate plays a key role in ensuring that production goals are met efficiently and safely.
Summary of Job Duties

• Receive and accurately trim molded parts from extractor using hand and/or power tools.
• Identify and report non-conforming products to supervisor.
• Complete assigned rework as necessary.
• Box, package or pallet finished products and label with accurate counts and required information.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Work Environment
This position is performed on the production floor in a manufacturing setting, which may include exposure to:

• Extreme heat.
• Moderate to loud noise levels (with proper PPE provided).

• Industrial equipment such as motors, grinders, compressors, CNC machines, and other production machinery.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, grasping, bending, overhead reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Occasional climbing, stooping, and crouching.
• Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to use small hand tools and power tools
• Required use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Benefits (Waiting periods apply)

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company provided life insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D options including dependent plans.
• 401(K) enrollment after 60 days of employment with company match
• Weekly pay!
• Ten paid holidays!

Requirements

• Ability to lift & carry up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work in production setting that does experience heat and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Ability to trim parts/products as directed by work instructions using hand tools and/or power tools.
• Ability to follow work instructions following quality specifications.
• Perform quality checks to meet company standards and identify non-conforming parts/products.
• Six months experience in production/manufacturing, preferred.
• Experience performing physically demanding work.

Work Authorization/ Security Clearance
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Complete online application at westernind.com/careers or visit us at our Employment Center,
22167 C Street, Strother Field, Winfield, KS
Western Industries Plastic Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer