Machine Operator (Injection/Blow Molding)

We are seeking knowledgeable Machine Operators at our location in Kansas City, MO!

Shifts Available

• 1st Shift (Monday - Saturday) 7am to 3pm

• 2nd Shift (Monday - Saturday) 3pm -11pm

• 3rd Shift (Monday - Saturday) 11pm-7am

What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

• Vacation eligibility after one year of service.

• Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions available 1st of month after hire date

Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned

• Coordinate production, sometimes monitoring multiple production lines at once

• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.

• Perform and/or assists in mold, insert and color changes on the line.

• Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.

• Adjust operations, machines, and equipment as needed to correct quality and production issues.

• Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.

• Monitor resin, material handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.

• Make frequent on time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.

• Perform minor adjustments and routine maintenance; assist as needed with preventative maintenance and major repair work

• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.

• Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.

• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance

• Verify material usage per standards

• Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge, and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.

• Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.

• Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift.

• Assist other operators as needed,

Who Should Apply?

• Anyone with mechanical experience such as production utility worker, manufacturing employee, HVAC, auto mechanic, car mechanic, lube technician, home repair, contractor, construction trades, handyman

• Anyone interested in a career path that can include higher levels of Machine Operator, Maintenance, Process Tech roles for good performers

• Anyone interested CKS Packaging will providing them paid training

• Anyone interested in a steady schedule, stable company

• Experienced Extrusion Molding Machine Operators

• Experienced Blow Mold Operators (including PET or HDPE resin, Bekum, Fisher, Uniloy, Aoki, Sidel, 1Blo, and/or Rocheleau machinery) is a plus, but not required

• Machine Operator Trainees (mechanical experience such as HVAC, auto mechanic, car mechanic, lube technician, home repair, handyman, construction trades are all encouraged to apply)

About CKS Packaging Inc.:

CKS Packaging is a privately owned manufacturer and supplier of rigid plastic packaging with 27 locations in the United States, headquartered in Atlanta. Our business is growing and we are looking for talented people to strengthen our team.