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Machine Attendant

At Schaefer Plastics, we manufacture industry-leading solutions and drive responsible practices towards 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. Our customers and their satisfaction are paramount to our business; we strive to understand their needs and exceed their expectations at every turn.

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 fosters personal and professional growth, making us an ideal employer for career advancement.

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 the 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 of 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

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• Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 25 lbs. occasionally and up to 10 lbs. frequently
• Ability to roll up to 100 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, 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.