Injection Machine Operator

Available shift: D shift

Sun: 7am-3:30pm, Mon: (12-hour) 7am-7pm, Tue: 3pm-11:30pm, Wed: 11pm-7:30am, Fri: Off, Sat: Off

Must be able to train on Day or Swing shift until training completed.

Essential Responsibilities

INJECTION MOLDING

• Attain/exceed throughput (kg/hr) goals per mold specification
• Attain/exceed quality yield targets of +95%
• Attain/exceed uptime targets of +95%
• Monitor and react to process changes on injection molding equipment using resources such as ERP, MES, QAS, QMS, CMMS, and all other related digital interface systems
• Assist in all PMs (except Electrical) on all equipment within the department.
• Assist in Mold Changes.
• Perform color changes, material dosing quantities.
• Fill out ALL proper documentation required to maintain/operate the injection molding machines.
• Perform quality checks.
  
  

SHIFT SUPPORT

• Injection Operator is responsible for self AND forklift operators, material handlers and/or temp support staff which are not limited to attendance, lunches, timecard approval, PSA’s, safety raining, etc.
• Provide shift support of forklift operators, material handlers and/or temp support staff.
• Verify paperwork is correctly filled out daily and tasks are completed before end of shift
  
  

BATCH TICKETS

• Ensure paperwork is filled out with zero errors by end of shift
  
  

INVENTORY

• Ensure all inventory records are up to date and all products are well-organized
• Ensure proper identification of all inventories
  
  

GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMP)

• Responsible for following all GMP requirements of the facility
• Adhere to good housekeeping
• Responsible for maintaining 6S
• Zero GMP violations per month
• Perform Line Clearances for every Sku Change
  
  

SAFETY

• Adhere to all requirements of Safety program at rPlanet Earth and contribute to building a safe culture
  
  

FOOD SAFETY

• Responsible for following food safety requirements of the facility
• Adhere to applicable prerequisite programs (PRP) per HACCP requirement.
  
  

TRAINING

• 3-month in-house training required upon initial hiring. Pay range is determined by initial knowledge/skills and post training performance.
• Attend all mandatory meetings/training classes.
  
  

DEPARTMENT LIAISON

• Communicate shift activities through shift hand off, email, teams, or any other related communication provided by rPlanet Earth. Including Shift Summaries and EOS
  
  

Other

• Able to work flexible hours
• Able to work either Weekdays/Weekends/Holidays/dayshifts/nightshifts
• Able to work 8/12-hour shifts
• Able to work overtime
• Able to comply with shift clock in/out schedules
• Able to respond to phone messages within 24 hours when off shift in the event of shift call outs
• Required to follow ALL rPlanet Earth company policies
• Adhere/comply with shift task’s schedules
• Able to perform rework activities
• Required to adhere to all other reasonable duties as assigned by Department Leader and/or above.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Injection Molding Fundamentals
• Knowledge of PET Drying Fundamentals
• Knowledge of material conveying/storage equipment
• Knowledge of packaging of finished goods
• Knowledge of Vision systems
• Able to assist in PMs
• Able to assist in mold changes
• Ability to identify quality issues
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze a problem and determine a possible solution
• Technical skills to read and interpret technical information
• Must have good communication skills to compile clear and concise evaluation reports
• Conduct training to educate workers about improved quality processes
• Team player with high standards of integrity, ethics and behavior
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems
• Ability to create a culture which promotes a team environment
• Able to operate a forklift (additional training required)
• Able to operate a scissor lift and boom lift (additional training required)
• Able to operate over cranes (additional training required)