Machine Attendant - Heavy

Schaefer Plastics provides innovative packaging and waste technology solutions to businesses throughout North America. We design and manufacture bulk and handheld plastic containers, custom dunnage packaging, and waste and recycling carts. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Schaefer Plastics is part of the SSI Schaefer Group, a global leader in logistics and materials handling with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit ssitote.com and schaeferwaste.com.

JOB SUMMARY

The Machine Attendant trims flash, hot stamps, and inspects a variety of plastic products, including tubs, totes and waste containers.

JOB DUTIES

• Trims flash from molded parts
• Removes sprue from products.
• Hots stamps, imprints and/or assembles products as per order specification.
• Monitors production process and notifies supervisor of non-conformities.
• Makes adjustments in the Plantstar System to account for rejects as needed.
• Inspects all parts and documents action on In-Process Inspection Log every 30 minutes.
• Completes all documentation and product control functions as instructed.
• Assists with first piece inspection.
• Performs general housekeeping in order to maintain a clean, safe and orderly workstation.
• Assists in the training of new employees..

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Three months previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• prior injection molding experience helpful

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a work pace equal to the machine cycle

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where there is exposure to noise and moving mechanical parts
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle and/or feel objects, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, see and hear

Machine Attendant - Heavy

• Ability to push, pull, lift, carry or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently
• Ability to roll up to 450 lbs.

Schaefer Plastics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.