Machine Attendant - CA

About Schaefer Plastics

At Schaefer Plastics, we manufacture industry-leading solutions and drive responsible practices toward a sustainable future for generations to come. As a family-owned company since 1937, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional customer care through high-quality, innovative waste and packaging solutions.

We are a global injection molding manufacturer, producing durable waste and recycling carts and pioneering reusable packaging systems that reduce carbon footprints. Our dynamic and inclusive culture supports personal and professional growth, making Schaefer Plastics an ideal employer for career advancement.

Job Summary

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC is seeking a Machine Attendant for our Lodi, CA manufacturing plant. The Machine Attendant is responsible for trimming flash, removing sprue, hot stamping, assembling, inspecting, and documenting a variety of plastic products, including tubs, totes, and waste containers.

This role supports production quality, safety, and efficiency by monitoring parts during the production process and maintaining a clean, organized workstation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Trim flash from molded plastic parts.
• Remove sprue from finished products.
• Hot stamp, imprint, and/or assemble products according to order specifications.
• Monitor the production process and notify the supervisor of any non-conforming products or process concerns.
• Make adjustments in the Plantstar system to account for rejects, as needed.
• Inspect parts and document results on the In-Process Inspection Log every 30 minutes.
• Complete required production, quality, and product control documentation as instructed.
• Assist with first-piece inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly workstation through regular housekeeping.
• Assist with training new employees, as needed.
• Follow all company safety rules, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Three months of previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior injection molding experience helpful, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a work pace consistent with machine cycle times.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to identify quality issues and communicate concerns to a supervisor.
• Ability to complete basic production and inspection documentation accurately.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, production equipment, and varying temperatures.

The employee must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel, grip, and operate tools or equipment.
• Reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, and see.
• Push, pull, lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• Roll or move wheeled products weighing up to 400 lbs.
• Work at a pace consistent with production and machine cycle requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicant Data & Privacy Notice

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC collects and uses the personal information you provide during the application and recruiting process to evaluate your qualifications, communicate with you, schedule interviews, make hiring decisions, and, if selected, complete offer and onboarding activities.

Applicant information may include your resume, contact information, work history, education, skills, interview notes, references, and other information you choose to provide or that is needed for the position. Please do not submit sensitive personal information irrelevant to the role, such as Social Security numbers, banking information, medical information, copies of identification, or other unnecessary personal documents, unless specifically requested at the appropriate stage of the hiring process.

Your information will only be shared with individuals who have a legitimate need to know for recruiting and hiring purposes, such as Human Resources, recruiters, hiring managers, interview participants, and approved service providers or systems used in the recruiting process. Applicant information will not be forwarded to other departments, locations, legal entities, or considered for unrelated future openings unless permitted by law or you have provided the required consent.

Applicant records will be retained only as long as necessary for recruiting, legal, compliance, and recordkeeping purposes, and then deleted or destroyed in accordance with applicable retention requirements. If we would like to keep your information on file for future opportunities, we will request your consent where required. Questions about how applicant data is handled may be directed to Human Resources or to the appropriate SSI SCHAEFER data protection contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, sex, gender, gender identity or 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.