Production Operator - Nights

Job TitlePosition SummaryA motivated team-oriented person who performs repetitive motion to remove molded plastic parts from machines, assemble plastic products (as specified), hot stamp products (as specified), inspect products for flaws, and manually remove flaws from finished products (using company provided tools) to meet company and customer specifications. Good attendance is required, and occasionally overtime may be required.You have the responsibility as an employee at Buckhorn to make a good quality product to exceed our customer expectations. You have the authority and responsibility to initiate recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve our Quality Management. Total Quality Management involves all employees at Buckhorn to be dedicated to participating in improving our processes, our products, and our culture. Quality product starts and ends with you! Take pride in your work by providing a clean & functioning product for our customers.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTrim flash and sprues from partsClean grease and oil from partsApply product labels and ID labels to partsOperate secondary operations (hot stamp, router, pin machines, etc.)Assemble parts for different linesPackage partsRecognize product rejectWork independently and in teams to meet production schedulesWork safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Buckhorn policies and OSHA StandardsNotify supervisor or team lead if problems are detected with product or machineryPerform relief duties as neededKeep plant clean by sweeping, mopping, and keeping trash picked upMandatory overtime may be required periodically during busier timesEducation and ExperienceOne to three months related experience and/or training; preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization.Ability to do two mathematical operations to arrive at the solution.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and the low risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.