
Job Information
Kendrick Plastics Machine Operator - 3rd Shift in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the safe, quality conscious operation of his/her machine. This person is charged with manning his/her workstation in a defined work center, performing necessary manufacturing related tasks, reporting of production rates, product quality and safety.
Multi-Lingual | UAW Work Force | Team Focused | Clean Work Environment | Part Time Option Available
Main Responsibilities
- Report to assigned work area and return from designated breaks on time.
- Works around injection molding and other related secondary machines, retrieving parts after the machine cycle is complete and when required by a semi-automatic cycle (door job).
- Read, understand and follow required paperwork -- ex Quality Alerts, Operator Instructions, etc.
- Complete first piece approval process per checklist.
- Visually evaluate if a part meets obvious or supplied master nonconforming material. Report all discrepancies per the escalation procedure.
- Package parts according to the approved packaging standard, building of such packaging if applicable.
- Additional operations may be required, and the Operator will perform these tasks as identified for the position or job at the work cell.
- Responsible for identifying and maintaining a clean (5s) and safe work area.
- Responsible for providing accurate information on productivity, quality, and safety to their Supervisor.
- May have to trim parts using a utility knife or some other type of trimming device.
- Timely and accurate completion of required paperwork.
- Operate handheld scanners and scan material into inventory.
- Attend required training per production requirements.
- Attend pre-shift and other scheduled meetings.
- Comply with job rotation requirements.
- Provide training to other employees when necessary.
- All other duties as assigned.