Plastics Production 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday 6pm-6am)
Full Time • Winder
Plastics Production
Southeast Culvert, Inc. (SeC) is a leading manufacturer of corrugated plastic and metal pipe used in storm water management solutions. We are in Winder, GA and seek an experienced Plastics Production to support the end-to-end activities of the plastic pipe production process to meet industry specifications and quality standards in a timely and efficient manner.
This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and some weekends in shift rotations covering a 24/7 operation (day and night shifts). There will be a training and application period to learn all facets of the process, end to end. There will be a training and application period to learn all facets of the process, end to end. The Plastics Technician will be part of a team led by a shift operator/s that will direct activities on the shift they work. They will report to a Production Supervisor. The objectives of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the downstream production process (cutting, gasketing, & haul off)
- Proactively engage the operator and maintenance team for planned and reactive maintenance of production equipment
- Support timely changeover of all diameter of pipe with minimal downtime, supporting the operator to diagnose root cause issues
- Perform quality control monitoring and measurement (using micrometer)
- Develop working knowledge of operator responsibilities and machine performance to support the production process
- Maintain facility housekeeping
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Understand, practice, and align decisions with SeC core values
Primary Job Skills:
An applicant should possess and be able to provide examples of the following skills/knowledge:
- Takes quick action to help teammates
- Ability to learn and master downstream activities and procedures
- Ability to cross-train new downstream personnel
- Be Forklift certified and able to train new personnel on forklift operations & procedures
- Maintain and inspect forklifts for proper working conditions
- Ability to learn and master machinery and basic maintenance needs
- Ability to gain a good understanding and measurement of industry materials and specs
- Ability to learn to read and use shop drawings
- An enjoyment of working with machinery and tools.
- Enjoyment of helping others and building trusting relationships
- Familiarity with and ability to use bill of material products
- Proactive in surfacing problems and supporting resolution
- Ability and willingness to document production processes & procedures
- Practice good housekeeping procedures across plant
Ideal Skills & Experience
- 2+ years in a plastic extruder-based production environment or other extruder-based production processes
- Experience performing tool and die changeovers
- Familiar with the use of precise measuring instruments (micrometer)
- Forklift certified
Ideal Behavioral Traits
- Responds well to time constraints and generally works at a steady to brisk pace.
- Enjoys influencing others but is still willing to follow direction from others when necessary.
- Generally outgoing and capable of working effectively in a team environment.
- Creating trusting relationships with supervisors, peers, and direct reports.
- Effective without direct management, yet welcomes some structure and supervision as needed.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude.
- Balances timeliness and deliberation but is comfortable making quick decisions.
- Responds appropriately to the needs of others but willingly defends his or her opinions.
- Uses judgement that balances common sense and practical experience.
- Demonstrates our core values:
- Take Action Now – Be Responsive
- Help Others First – Be Extra- Ordinary
- Earn The Trust – Be Professional
- Respect The Small – Details Matter / People Matter
Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Other Information
- Must submit to a background check
- Competitive pay offered
- Insurance and benefits including 401(k) with matching and a profit-sharing program
Founded in April, 1981, Southeast Culvert, Inc. set out to be the company of choice when it comes to storm drainage product supplies.
Our dedication to our customers and our quality of service has made Southeast Culvert, Inc. the largest capacity single culvert plant in the United States.
We are a metal culvert producer, HDPE (plastic) culvert producer, fabricator, and a concrete headwall producer.
At Southeast Culvert, Inc., we strive to have a positive impact, not just with our employees and customers but with the surrounding community.
We are members of The Council for Quality Growth, home building associations and we make contributions to many charitable organizations including schools, fire departments, churches and the Shriners Children Hospitals.
The mission of Southeast Culvert, Inc. is to build lasting relationships to better serve our customers and our community.
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