Poly Vinyl Co. is a family owned and operated company located in Kohler, WI. We are looking for a hard-working, reliable Laborer to join our team!
Sunday - Thursday, 10:45PM to 7:00AM, 3rd Shift
Summary
Works in tandem with extruder operator(s) within one of the three extrusion departments to ensure product specifications are achieved.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Orders raw materials, such as plastic resin and pigments, needed for the specified production job
- Calculates mix ratios and material requirements and makes necessary batches to ensure continuous flow of material throughout production run
- Verifies all mixes for accuracy and weighs all mixes when required to ensure the least amount of excessive (overmixed) extra mixes that have no immediate use
- Assists operators in purging machines in-between jobs
- Performs mix changes when needed
- Cleans equipment to eliminate contamination
- Assist operators in packaging, measuring, production of product and grinding scrap plastic
- Measures and records work piece specifications with a caliper, steel rule, scale and/or electronic rule to determine machine accuracy and product quality
- Performs major assembly and packaging, lifting, stacking, taping, identifying, and transporting product
- Package parts or make cartons per Shop Order specifications
- Cuts, trims, de-flashes, or otherwise finishes plastic extrusions using machines such as radial arm and miter saws, drill presses, punches, coilers, sealers, routers, CNC, etc.
- Positions work piece against stops or align layout marks with tooling die or blade
- Pushes buttons, pulls saws, depresses pedals, to activate work centers
- Removes burrs, dust, and sharp edges from work pieces
- Performs typical fabrication functions at the extrusion line
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in retaining a general working knowledge of product, materials, and their related characteristics
- Is highly organized and pays attention to detail
- Recognizes problems and takes corrective action
- Has an open mind to new ideas and change, whether they are process, departmental or company
- Is able to handle constructive criticism and receive guidance from supervisor and/or co-workers
- Is a self-starter who works well alone or as a team
- Works well under pressure showing patience and perseverance
- Proficient in all areas of communication (i.e., reads and follows instructions, speaks with clarity, listens carefully to directives)
- Is respectful to co-workers on previous and upcoming shifts (whether in the same department or a different one)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have ou previously been employed by Poly Vinyl Co.?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
