Western Industries Plastic Products LLC

Production Associate-Manufacturing

Western Industries Plastic Products LLC  •  $16.50/hr  •  Winfield, KS (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Western Industries Plastic Products - Winfield, KS 67156
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: None
Job Shift: 8 Hour - Day Shift
Job Category: ManufacturingShift Openings – 8-hour shift schedules!
Monday – Friday or Tuesday-Saturday schedules (overtime as needed/required)
Starting range $15.00 - $16.50 per hour, depending on assigned shift.
Our Production Associates are responsible to produce high-quality plastic products from blow mold machinery in accordance with company standards. This role involves performing precise trimming, conducting quality inspections, packaging finished products, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The Production Associate plays a key role in ensuring that production goals are met efficiently and safely.

Summary of Job Duties
- Receive and accurately trim molded parts from extractor using hand and/or power tools.
- Identify and report non-conforming products to supervisor.
- Complete assigned rework as necessary.
- Box, package or pallet finished products and label with accurate counts and required information.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Work Environment
This position is performed on the production floor in a manufacturing setting, which may include exposure to:
- Extreme heat.
- Moderate to loud noise levels (with proper PPE provided).
- Industrial equipment such as motors, grinders, compressors, CNC machines, and other production machinery.
Physical Demands
- Standing and walking for long periods of time.
- Frequent pushing, pulling, grasping, bending, overhead reaching, and repetitive motions.
- Occasional climbing, stooping, and crouching.
- Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
- Ability to use small hand tools and power tools
- Required use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Benefits (Waiting periods apply)
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company provided life insurance
- Voluntary Life/AD&D options including dependent plans.
- 401(K) enrollment after 60 days of employment with company match
- Weekly pay!
- Ten paid holidays!

QualificationsRequirements
- Ability to lift & carry up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to work in production setting that does experience heat and moderate to loud noise levels.
- Ability to trim parts/products as directed by work instructions using hand tools and/or power tools.
- Ability to follow work instructions following quality specifications.
- Perform quality checks to meet company standards and identify non-conforming parts/products.
- Six months experience in production/manufacturing, preferred.
- Experience performing physically demanding work.
Work Authorization/ Security Clearance
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Complete online application at westernind.com/careers or visit us at our Employment Center,
22167 C Street, Strother Field, Winfield, KS
Western Industries Plastic Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Western Industries Plastic Products LLC

About Western Industries Plastic Products LLC

Western Industries Plastic Products LLC, is centrally located in South Central Kansas, on a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing campus. Western’s manufacturing capabilities are distinguished by an unparalleled selection of large-head blow molding machines. Western is equipped for large-part, high-volume production runs and is organized to accommodate multiple concurrent projects.

Our manufacturing and engineering capabilities continually allow us to expand the number of applications that can effectively be addressed through the blow mold process. With over 70 years of combined engineering experience, we provide a level of expertise in part design and processing that can make even the most complex plastic challenges achievable. Working with our customers to create cost-effective, optimal products, we can assist with: R&D, product design, product improvement, and secondary-fixture design.

We take pride in partnering with a diverse customer base and helping turn innovative product ideas into marketable results. Western Industries is more than customer-focused, we are truly customer driven. We encourage our customers to think of us as an extension of their own capabilities, and we provide whatever degree of service is required. From product design and process improvement, with simple stand-alone molding to complete product assemblies; from shoot-and-ship directives to full supply chain management, we offer our customers comprehensive services and turnkey opportunities to achieve their specific project goals.

Western is ISO:9001-2015 certified. Quality is at the core of every part we manufacture. Western is committed to exceeding our customer’s expectations for product quality, on-time delivery, and best-in-class customer service. Discuss your next plastics project with Western experts, and learn how we can help make it succeed

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Winfield, Kansas
Year Founded
1987
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