General Laborer-Polymer Plant

Polymer General Laborer

Job Description Summary

Perform a wide range of duties safely and efficiently produce thermoset plastic products of the highest quality standards.

Job Duties

· Reports to Production Supervisor for daily assignments. · Precision work to include the use of digital scaling of chemicals and materials.· Attend daily and weekly meetings to ensure good team communication.

· Participation in safety and safety activities required.

· Must comply with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at all times.

· Demold, clean, and preparation of polymer molds.

· Handling of hardware, fiberglass and materials used in polymer manufacturing.

· Handling aluminum, fiberglass, silicone, and steel molds.

· Visual inspection of completed product, accompanied with the use of a sanding stone to eliminate sharp edges.

· Maintains good housekeeping and safety regulations in an indoor and outdoor manufacturing plant setting.

· Regular work attendance.

· Carry out other duties assigned by management as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Education / Experience

· Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

· No prior experience required; all onsite training provided due to the specifics of the process.

Knowledge / Skills / Ability

· Able to speak and comprehend English.

· Knowledge of basic tools such as impact wrench, standard wrenches, ratchets, and screwdrivers.

· Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, multiplication).

· Knowledge of basic measurements and how to read a tape measure.

· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to write simple correspondence.

· Ability to work effectively in a team.

Work Environment

· Standing for long periods of time.

· Thermoset plastics omit low levels of off gassing, some work areas require the use of respirator per OSHA PEL’s and TWA’s for up to 8 hours.

Competencies:

• Oral Communication--Communicates clearly through verbal or written communication.
• Teamwork--Respect for your team and company; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing--Uses time efficiently; Follows plans set by management.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity--Meets productivity standards and strives to complete work in a timely manner.
• Safety--Observes safety procedures and works with management to better safety.
• Attendance/Punctuality--Arrives at work and meetings on or before time.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility for own actions

Physical demands and work environment:

• Continually required to stand/walk
• Continually required to utilize hand/ finger dexterity
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, or kneel
• Frequently required to communicate/listen
• Continually required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items 25 to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items more than 50 pounds
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Continually loud noise (example: hammering, forklifts, and large machine noise)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.25 - $24.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Wanamingo, MN 55983: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person