Production Technician
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels.

Company:
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Job Description:

NIGHT SHIFT Openings! $19.70 per hour ($18.50 p/h plus shift premium of $1.20)

Job Overview

The purpose of this position is to support the day to day production activities. It includes demonstrating safe work practices, promoting quality control, and instilling 6-S housekeeping while performing the necessary job functions required to effectively run the production lines.

Job Tasks

• Assisting operator to start up extruder
• Assisting with cleaning tasks during extruder change over
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Labeling, repackaging, sorting and recycling materials throughout the operations area
• General housekeeping and light maintenance
• Working under the direction of senior employees to move, weigh, mix, and stage materials
• Monitor process parameters, refill levels, as directed
• Working under the direction of senior operators, supporting line operating activities, by collecting samples and performing material analysis tasks (melt flow, filler, moisture checks)

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensures, and Certifications)

• Minimum requirement is High School Diploma or G.E.D. Post-Secondary education would be an asset.
• Must be able to be certified for forklift driving. (Company certifies on-the-job).
• Must be able to work both 12 hours shifts (6 am to 6 pm; 6 pm to 6 am)

Required Skills

• Basic mathematics
• Housekeeping
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to work in hot and cold environment

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel

• Standing and walking continuously
• Climbing on and off a forklift frequently
• Climbing and descending stairs frequently
• Lifts/carries 20 - 50 Lbs. frequently
• Lifts/Carries 50 - 100 Lbs. occasionally with assistance
• Reaches above frequently
• Pushes/pulls occasionally
• Fine Manipulation occasionally
• Shift schedule is 2 days on; 2 days off; 3 days on; 2 days off - then the following week it is the opposite

About Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Asahi Kasei Plastics is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high performance, engineered polymers and chemically coupled polypropylene resins in North America. Our company encourages a dynamic employee culture focused on the pursuit of innovation. We challenge our employees to have fun and work hard when finding and making solutions for tomorrow's polymers.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.

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