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Proper Polymers - Product Care Associate

Post-Hire Training

Recruitment #91-01-07

Introduction

 

 

in cooperation with

Greenville Technical College 

is assisting with recruitment and training for



A division of Proper Group International, Proper Polymers Greenville has developed a reputation as a “world class” manufacturer in the plastics industry.

 Full time direct-hire opportunities are available for:

 

 

Product Care Associate

 

 

 

 

Summary/Objective:  

The Product Care Associates are responsible for manufacturing product utilizing primary and secondary processing equipment or hand assembly. Following all procedures and work instructions, achieve optimal productivity, quality, and safety assuring internal and external customer satisfaction.

 

Every associate at Proper has an obligation to contribute equally to hold others accountable and improve processes and systems. This will eventually ensure superior quality of products and services. Total Quality management is a joint effort of management, associates, and suppliers in order to meet and exceed customer satisfaction level. Communication of issues and product care/ handling are key items to the success of the organization. Placing blame for not adhering to quality measures will not be accepted. Each associate has a role to play in the creation of quality parts for our customer. The responsibility lies on the shoulder of everyone who is associated with the organization 

 

Essential Functions:                   

  • Protect our customers to ensure each product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances.
  • Correctly record good production and scrap every hour on production paperwork and on the production pace board per work instructions.
  • Correctly evaluate part quality based on part quality inspection instructions.
  • Careful handling of parts based on work instructions.
  • Handle each and every part with care from inspection to pack out to ensure the customers receives a quality product with no molding defects or handling/cosmetic defects.
  • Correct application of all internal and external labels when required, including removal of all old labels from returnable packaging.
  • Daily review all applicable quality alerts to keep you informed that a defect has escaped and reduce risk of a repeat failure while a permanent corrective action is put in place. Immediately notify
  • Supervisor of all discrepancies to established quality checks (ie, sample boards, inspection instructions, SPC, etc.).
  • Escalate production and quality issues/concerns to Supervisor during production, follow escalation policy.
  • Keep work area clean and organized in an effort to increase efficiencies and reduce risk of the product being damaged.
  • Participate in team problem solving activities (ie, 8D’s, communication meetings, etc).
  • Continuously focused on improving processes and participating in training and development programs.
  • Proactively participate in Kaizen events, and safety events
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
  • Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ie, Quality Manual, Associate Handbook, etc).
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

 

Work Environment:            

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate 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 associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate..

 

 

Physical Demands:            

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate 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 associate is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The associate frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The associate may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with the average weight being 10 pounds and occasionally push up to 50 pounds.

 

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:   

         

This is a Full-time position Monday-Friday, core work hours 1st shift- 7:00 am– 3:12pm; 2nd shift 3:00pm- 11:12pm; 3rd shift 11:00pm- 7:12am Flexible hours to be available Must be available to work weekends when requested from supervisor

 

Required Education and Experience: 

 

  • High School Diploma/GED Required.
  • One (1) to three (3) months plastic injection molding experience and/or training is preferred. 
  • Plastic Injection Molding background is helpful.
  • Demonstrated ability to be a reliable, responsible team player focused on producing a top quality product.

 

 

Other Duties:   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

 

 

Proper Group International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




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