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Elkhart Plastics, LLC. Secondary (Custom) - Secondary Operator - 1774 in Middlebury, Indiana

Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets.

Overall Responsibility:

The overall responsibility of the Secondary Operator is to take various molded products and trim or assemble them into finished goods within established quality and efficiency standards

Qualifications: Good communication skills Good organizational skills Ability to read and write proficiently in English Ability to use hand and power tools

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Safety

Creates and sustains a safe work environment. Following all safety requirements, including, but not limited to, required PPE. Must operate forklift in a safe manner, following all safety rules Maintains a clean and organized work environment Complete Accident Reports immediately after accident happens and notifies the required department heads including HR and Safety Chairperson.

Quality

Handles Customer products with care to avoid damages Inspects product for conformance to quality standards.

Attendance

Adhere to the company's attendance policy.

Productivity

Pull and review work instructions prior to starting a job. Review production priorities. Ensures that all necessary information and tools required for each job are in place before work begins. Retrieves product for trimming or assembly and moves to designated areas when complete. Finishes molded product using various methods designated for the job. These methods include, but not limited to: - Use of hand and power tools. - Use of pallet jack. - Use of hot iron. - Use of open flame. Completes product labels and ensures product is identified throughout each operation. Responsible for final inspection of product and ensures that product is of good quality before shipping to the Customer. Use of Secondary Reporting system to record production. Must meet or exceed all training requirements including those related to ISO standards and attends scheduled shift meetings or other required meetings. Meets or exceeds production targets.

Teamwork

Provides open communication with Supervisor and others needed to ensure all requirements are met. Communicates necessary information to Supervisor and oncoming shift. Exercise treating coworkers R.I.T.E. (Respect, Integrity, Trust, Effort).

Initiative

Offers suggestions for improvement. Prioritize projects according to need and importance Manage time effectively

Policies/Work Rules

Complies with all policies and procedures of Elkhart Plastics, Inc. Must complete all required training and show competency in understanding and application of learned skills per training timelines. Complete all assigned projects. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Consults With: Oven Operators Shift Supervisor Shipping/Receiving Personnel Production Manager

Working Conditions

Able to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time.

This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include, but not limited to: Ovens, torches, and rotating tools Forklifts and other moving machinery Loud work environment

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain stationary with intermedia e walking throughout the shift. Frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance and must be able to transport these up to 20 feet.

Frequently positions self to maneuver around the parts when finishing. Must be able to operate the hand and air tools frequently. Must be able to work overhead using hand and air tools, lift and carry parts.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Other details

  • Job Function Manufacturing
  • Pay Type Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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