Plastics Press Operations Specialist

Build your future with purpose

At Intek Plastics, our new ownership within the Intek Plastics Group is fueling advancement opportunities and elevating perks—so your growth isn’t an afterthought. Join us full time on 1st shift (7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) as a Plastics Press Operations Specialist and help us deliver safe, efficient, and accurate production.

Your mission

Own your station, own your results, and support the team around you.

• Start strong: confirm assignments with the shift leader or mold technician
• Gain context: connect with the outgoing operator to capture status and issues
• Run right: verify job paperwork, then execute production and secondary ops per instructions
• Prove quality: inspect parts and assemblies against standards throughout the run
• Document clearly: complete shift reports, route sheets, and required records
• Stay stocked: gather and maintain supplies for uninterrupted work
• Flag problems: report concerns with parts, instructions, packaging, or equipment immediately
• Model excellence: assist in training new operators; follow our Quality Management System
• Finish well: clean and organize the area and wrap up paperwork at shift end
• Be adaptable: perform additional duties as assigned

What it takes

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1–3 months in manufacturing or a related field preferred (training available)
• Equivalent mixes of education and experience considered

Skills & Abilities

• Read and adhere to safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures
• Write basic documentation and reports
• Communicate comfortably with teammates and supervisors
• Perform core math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages)
• Follow directions and resolve routine production challenges

What you’ll gain

• Competitive pay
• Structured training
• Career growth opportunities
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment