Direct - Machine Operator I at Scepter Manufacturing, LLC in Miami, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Scepter, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is a leading manufacturer of portable plastic containers for marine, consumer and military applications. Through smart choices and smarter design, the business doubled in size, started winning innovation awards, and earned a full 95% of the global marine fuel tank market. For the military, Scepter developed better packaging for the safe handling and storage of heavy caliber ammunition, converting from metal to plastic as the new standard. Their military fuel can is known by armies the world over as a "Scepter Can." When Scepter turned its attention to the retail market, the company soon became trusted throughout the world for producing rugged, ergonomic, and easy-to-use fuel containers. Steady growth and expansion ensured Canada operations were strengthened with the purchase of a key facility in the heartland of America.

The Machine Operator must be a motivated team-oriented person with hands on processing capabilities, a quality background, motivational and training skills, strong leadership and people skills, and a good mechanical aptitude. The Machine Operator will assist the supervisors with the production of product, ensuring smoother and consistent operation to satisfy internal and external customer requirements. Dependability is a must, so the successful individual in this position will need to maintain above average attendance.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Clean machine material hopper filters

•Conducts daily safety observations

•Follows schedule and assists with line set ups

•Know proper procedures to follow in case of emergency, such as potential personal injury, water, gas leak, power failure, inclement weather, etc.

•Maintain 6S and Toolboxes

•Monitor all PPE worn by all employees to ensure compliance with plant standards

•Monitor machinery and equipment to detect problems.

•Performs other tasks as assigned

•Responsible for product line changes

•Schedule the correct labor and relief operators for all production lines running in the designated zone

•Serves as backup for the Process Technician by directing shift activities and correctly reporting all production activities for his/her working zone

•Starts machine to obtain first run work piece and verifies dimensional tolerances

•Suggest improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating directly with the supervisor

•Troubleshoot work-related problems by using proven problem-solving techniques

•Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Buckhorn policies and OSHA standards

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Other details

• Job Family DIR
• Job Function Manufacturing
• Pay Type Hourly
• Required Education High School