Rotational Molding Operator Columbia City, In

Gator Cases is a fast paced, growing company that designs and manufactures cases and stands for the Music, Pro Audio, Audio Visual, Aviation, Firearms, and other Industrial markets; with products in over 2,500 retailers in the USA and distribution in 70+ countries around the world. Gator Cases is a Tampa based company with a large distribution, and manufacturing center in Columbia City, Indiana. Gator also has key manufacturing partners throughout China, and other regions around the world. Gator Cases is an award-winning organization. Gator Cases provides application of technology to all parts of its business, including logistics management. Gator Cases is seeking fun, creative, innovative, and energetic team members who not only can adapt to change, but take the lead in the continuous improvement of our core business processes and the way we serve each other and our customers. We value team members who can see the bigger picture, and who exercise the initiative that will take us to the next level, and make it possible for us to successfully scale the business, and achieve our lofty growth goals. Gator Cases is a drug free and tobacco free environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION Gator Cases is currently seeking a Rotational Molding Operator for its Columbia City facility. The ideal person for this role will work as a team to set up and operate a rotational molding machine in order to shape plastics. The operator adjusts the machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. The ideal person will have knowledge or can learn and understand commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures, and follow pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned) To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Take direction from Operations Manager to produce product, meeting quality and productivity standards.

• Prepare rotational molding equipment for daily operation • Mount molds on machine carousel with weights reaching 75lbs • Restock molds after setup change • Clean and prepare molds, load molds with PE resign, and process cycle • Strip parts from molds and stock in proper location • Maintain a safe and clean working environment • Accurately process paperwork, perform preventative maintenance • Ensure completion of secondary tasks (drill orbus, cut liner buckets, blend PE and die,

prep vent tubes)

  REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED • 1+ year machine operation experience • Ability to lift and/or move 75lbs – 100lbs routinely • Excellent verbal, and written communication skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic PC skills preferred • Ability to read, possess basic math skills • Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Strong organization and follow through skills • Ability to build and maintain good rapport and handle situations with confidence, tact

and resourcefulness • Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast

passed environment • Strong team player with positive demeanor

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light manufacturing/warehouse environment • Ability to lift and/or move 75lbs – 100lbs routinely • Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision, color

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus • Physical stamina to maintain adequate productivity rates

BENIFITS We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and a 401 (k) plan. We provide Equal Employment Opportunity EEO for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.