Post Blending Operator 2nd and 3rd Shift - Full-time

• Competitive Pay
• PTO
• Shift premium: $1.00
• $1,000 referral bonus
• 401k
• Perfect attendance bonusses every month up to $500
• Employee Appreciation Activities: Food Trucks, Holiday Party, Summer Picnic, Potlucks

At WMC by sourcing post-industrial plastic scrap, we reduce our customer’s expenses and deliver near-virgin resin products to serve the automotive industry. As well as making a positive impact on the environment by recycling plastic. Through our reclamation process and state-of-the-art extrusion equipment, we’re able to recycle over 100 million pounds of plastic every year.

Essential Functions

• Read and complete work orders and formulas.
• Examine materials and products to ensure they meet our high quality of standards.
• Weigh, measure or process materials or ingredients according to formula.
• Add ingredients for processing using hand tools and other devices.
• Collect samples of materials for testing.
• Transfer materials and supplies as needed using forklift or manual methods.
• Test and examine materials and products making sure they meet quality standards using provided equipment.
• Record operational and testing data.
• Monitor equipment to ensure safe operations and safety of all employees.
• Operate or tend machines that are blending plastic and other components together.
• Make sure all machinery and equipment is clean and working properly at all times.
• Use of a variety of hand tools.
• Driving a forklift.
• Adhere to all WMC Health & Safety practices.
• Clean and maintain all equipment, using hand tools.
• Keep and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Other additional duties as assigned.

Traits Required

• Attention to detail – Throughout the day inspect products and all equipment meet high quality & safety standards.
• Flexibility – Working within a team or individually.
• Dependability – Report for duty as assigned.
• Ability to use power tools & hand-held tools – same as above.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED. (Minimum)
• Basic computer skills.
• 0-6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment. (Minimum)
• Knowledge of machine functions and ability to troubleshoot. (Not required but preferred)
• 1-3 Years of experience operating a forklift. (Highly preferred)

Work Environment

• Plant/manufacturing facility. Not temperature controlled.
• 50% Exposure to hazards.
• 50% Extreme temperatures.

Physical Demands

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms. May be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.