Entry Level Plastics Process Engineer

*Job description*: We are a fast-growing family run business specializing in Thermoplastic Elastomers resin compounding looking for a Plastics Process Engineer to join our team. The prospective candidate will be expected to work in production environments wearing many hats throughout the day. *Key responsibilities:* _Plastics Engineer_ * Work with suppliers of materials, equipment, and services to execute projects, resolve problems, and improve processes to increase productivity, reduce scrap and excess usage, improve quality, and enhance safety. * Select, design, and modify tooling, fixtures and equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, throughput and productivity. * Optimize production processes to deliver cost savings, improve quality, and support new product introduction. * Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities throughout the manufacturing facility; focusing on increasing productivity, reduce scrap and excess usage, improve quality, and enhance safety. * Provide technical product support to sales team for customer concerns. * Work with Sales and Marketing team to develop and support new products and marketing. _Production / Warehouse_ * Lead cleanout, startup, changeovers, and shutdowns on the production lines as required. * Operate production lines where needed for production and sampling requests. * Perform on-line product quality inspections, identify quality issues, and troubleshoot as necessary. Report non-conformances and assist management with technical issues. * Perform maintenance activities on production lines and supporting equipment within facilities. * Operate supporting equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts when needed. * Receive and process warehouse stock products. Pick and wrap orders for shipment. * Adhere to safety management standards and identify workplace safety hazards. Wear and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations. Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization. * Perform inventory audits and maintenance checks regularly making management aware if items are needed. * Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers. * Ability to lift 55-pound bags. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office desired – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to work with the data to generate periodic reports as needed. Knowledge of general plastic processing required. Education: Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Polymer Science. _*CORE Elastomers Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*_ _All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, military and/or veteran, status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes._ Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: * Paid time off Work Location: In person