Why Parker Plastics? + A 30-year strong­, manufacturing company + Focused on growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement as a company + Striving to provide opportunity, stability, & work-life balance for our employees Benefits + 8-hour shifts + Temperature controlled production floor + 401(k) with company match + Annual profit sharing + Tuition Assistance + Paid Holidays immediately after hire date + Paid Vacation + Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance + Company-paid  Short & Long-term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance Position Summary (A Day in the Life) This person will perform job duties with direction from the Plant Manager & Shift Supervisor. Duties also include being accountable for machine performance, and productivity.  Primary Responsibilities + Perform job duties in a safe manner (this includes wearing eye and hearing protection in designated areas). + Start and stop all equipment in a proper and safe manner. + Perform daily walk downs to ensure machines are at required efficiency and production levels. + Complete machine/line changeovers, including all downstream equipment (leak detectors, conveyors, flamers, box erectors, etc.) to maintain production orders and levels per production schedule. + With direct supervision of Quality Control personnel help perform first piece quality checks (OFC, “T”, “E”, etc.) with the known bottle specifications, while completing the proper documentation to support findings. + Prepare in-house computer system with proper codes (downtime, jobs, etc.) during changeover process. + Maintains proper paperwork, logs, and records (work orders, machine problems, settings, mold maintenance, and mold design changes) as required. + Makes complete machine changeovers and calibrations (heads, molds, tooling, stretch-rods, blow pins, blow nozzles, etc.) without any assistance or set-up aids (Set-up Sheets, Cartridges, or Saved Programs) within specified time period. + Work closely with management with total hands-on processing of all new products / materials to determine proper materials and cycle standards. + Perform daily walk downs to ensure proper levels of materials (virgin and regrind) are being introduced to the process. + Work closely with management on items (tooling, etc.) that need to be purchased or repaired for the processing portion of the equipment. + Order and maintain inventory/stock regarding items for the processing portion (tooling and mold components, etc.) of the equipment. + Complete new and old product/material samples as requested. + Work closely with maintenance to ensure equipment is at industry standard. + Troubleshoot equipment regarding processing issues. + Fill in when requested for other job duties/functions (Supervisors, Mechanics, Maintenance, etc.) + During the machine set-up process perform housekeeping duties such as keeping floor clear of debris (scraps, blobs, excess flash, preforms), cleaning machines in a safe manner in accordance with American Institute of Baking (AIB) regulations. + May be asked to cover for other shift Supervisors and Machine Operator / Mechanic (B or A Class) during personnel shortage (vacations, sick leave etc.) + If requested, enter production quantities into the in-house computer production/inventory systems. + Assist co-workers where needed. Experience/Education + Must have comprehensive mechanical tools to complete required machine tasks **(Repayment Plan Offered through Parker Plastics). + Must be willing to train on basic mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical skills. + Requires constant visual attention, ability to discern flaws in containers. Physical Requirements Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift 75-100 pounds occasionally.   Powered by JazzHR