Production Associate (REQ759)

Spartech Corporation

The Role

Overview

Entry-level production associate handling weigh, pack, inspect, and equipment duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • forklift operation
  • roll inspection
  • quality testing
  • inventory management
  • core cutting
  • material handling

Tasks

-Communicate with operator and shift lead -Remove roll, weigh, and properly package material from the slitters and move to the designated area in the warehouse -Perform cleaning task of equipment and plant -Operate forklifts as required (Change batteries and do general maintenance as required) -Cut cores/ cardboard per size stated on work order -Stage rolls and other packaging items needed for production -Required to inspect finished rolls, vacuum if dust is visible and inspect each roll for non-conforming characteristics [i.e., angel hair, loose rolls, roll weave or bad cuts] -Per form SQC and quality testing, also responsible to cross check all paperwork and material labeling -Required to assist operator during change over’s -Required to assist operator in loaded and unloading slitter -Accomplish the duties of the job utilizing safe work habits and maintaining a safe workplace -Maintain inventory moves into the MIS in an accurate and timely manner -Record daily total down time with reason codes

Requirements

  • full schedule
  • overtime
  • shop orders

What You Bring

-Must be able to work a full schedule workweek and fulfill overtime requirements as needed -Must be able to read and understand shop orders

Benefits

-Benefits provided the first day include medical, Rx, dental, vision, generous 401k w/matching program, EAP, short and long-term disability, life ins, etc. -10 days vacation (pro-rated based on hire date). -Competitive pay based on experience. -11 paid holidays.

The Company

About Spartech Corporation

-Reclaimed its heritage under the Spartech name, reconnecting with decades-old customer loyalty and regional manufacturing roots. -Roots trace back to a merger that expanded PolyOne’s specialty plastics capabilities. -Operates manufacturing facilities across North America, producing materials for diverse applications from food packaging to aerospace. -Transitioned from prior operating challenges to establish efficiencies, supported by private-equity growth capital. -Reinvested in specialty products like PETG, Royalite™, and prototyping technologies despite plant closures and realignments. -Differentiates through custom polymer expertise, responsive service, and high-performance materials for industrial sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Transportation

Healthcare & Medical

Aerospace