Utility Summary
The Utility perform material change overs, set ups and maintains material feeding units on injection molding machines in the Production Department. They directly support the Production Team to ensure the production of high quality parts in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform material and color changes on plastic injection molding machines
- Split molds and pull insulated runners from molds
- Set-up and adjust material mixing units
- Accurately document color usage and product completion in IQMS
- Maintain clean and organized material storage and work areas
- Transport pallets of finished goods to warehouse
- Assist production by providing breaks to Machine Operators as required
- Follow all Company processes and procedures to ensure safe, productive work environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 1-3 years' experience in material handling in plastics manufacturing environment preferred
- Ability to read and comprehend process set up instructions and company policies and procedures
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to use basic hand tools is required
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds frequently
- Ability to follow safe manufacturing practices
- Must be motivated to work with or without constant supervision in a group setting
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.