Plastics Molding Technician, Lead

The Plastics Molding Technician, Lead will be responsible for managing all parts inventory, training, maintenance activities, and parts ordering. They are responsible for maintaining safe work practices and being focused on quality, customer service, people development, and producing product at the lowest cost possible.Qualifications:• High school diploma or GED.• Minimum of 5+ years work-progressive experience or training preferred in blow molding field.• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.• Computer experience is required.• Forklift certification (Must complete certification within 90 days of hire.)Essential Job Duties:• Undergraduate degree preferred, but will take experience in lieu of a degree.• Must have 8+ experience in a blow molding/plastics injection molding environment.• Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting is required.• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing engineering experience with a beverage, food, or liquid consumer products manufacturer a plus.• Must be familiar with a complaint to all GMP's and sanitation standards.• Must have a working knowledge of blow mold/injection mold equipment and Linear machines.• Must be experience in training operators on equipment operation and procedures.• Must provide safety training.• Must have the ability to have flexible hours, and be able to supply coverage for multiple shifts.• Must be able to multi-task and have good organizational skills.• Good interpersonal, communication"”oral and written skills are required.• Must be able to coordinate and facilitate the training of new hires on equipment and PM's.• Must be able to lead the team to operational and financial success.• Other duties as assigned.GMP & PPE Required:While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Meets food safety and quality objectives and the requirements of the SQF System.Non-Essential Job Duties:Performs any and all related work as assigned by the manager and the needs of the business.In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Standing - 75%Walking - 25%Sitting - RarelyBending/Stooping - FrequentlyPush/Pull - FrequentlyClimb heights - OccasionallyCrouch - OccasionallyReach above shoulder level - OccasionallyCarrying/Lifting up to 40 lbs. - FrequentlyCarrying/Lifting up to 50 lbs - FrequentlyVerbal communication - FrequentlyWritten communication - FrequentlyHearing normal conversation - FrequentlySight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently

Created: 2025-05-24