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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Production Worker with Shipping and Forklift experience!

We are Tacoma's BEST KEPT SECRET, with one of the best benefits packages in town, and we are HIRING NOW!

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

WE MAKE RIGID & FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM AND BUILD-TO-PRINT COMPOSITE PARTS
General Plastics has been meeting the stringent requirements of engineers and design teams in diverse industries for over 80 years. Commercial, military and composite manufacturing companies use LAST-A-FOAM® rigid and flexible foam sheet stock for its proven mechanical properties and extraordinary versatility. They also depend on us to provide high-quality, high-performance composite assemblies and finished custom parts. We work with our customers through the design process, feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of custom parts. From high-temperature tooling boards, core material or custom fabricated assemblies, expect quality, uniformity, and stability of materials with General Plastics.

From the oceans' depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality!

Production Worker – Shipping and Forklift

This position will support the Shipping Dept in achieving their daily production requirements, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement goals. Promotes a positive team focused on work environment that emphasizes the company's values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• May work on day, swing, or split shift
• Encourages and initiates safe work practices
• Works closely with the Production Shipping Lead and logistics team to ship orders on time and improve the shipping area.
• Advisor for the operation & maintenance of the equipment used in shipping.
• Advisor for the shipping and packaging approach and methods of our products.
• Set a good example for workmanship and productivity, positive attitude and overall support of company goals and objectives.
• Enforces company standards and policies for delivery and pickup drivers.
• Provide support to all areas of the cutting room, including but not limited to slitters saws, 3wheel saws, band saws, bond ups and shipping.
• Conducts inventories of shipping supplies and works with Production Shipping Lead and Supervisor to order more as needed.
• Follows production process instructions
• Interacts and communicates effectively with other departments
• Conduct daily work in respective areas to increase capacity or backfill vacancies

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and use a tape measure
• Ability to receive and interpret instructions and directions from Lead, Supervisors, and peers
• Must demonstrate good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely
• Must demonstrate initiative
• Must have previous forklift experience and certification
• Familiarity with using a computer, reading and responding to email, and use of ERP software (we use INFOR)
• Able to remain highly productive with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demand for this position requires the employee to be physically capable of working in a variety of environments and weather. Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.

• Sitting 10- 50 % of time (often on forklift)
• Standing 50 % of time
• Walking 40 % of time
• Lifting 2 - 50 lbs of various types of components, tools, and equipment
• Carrying 2 - 50 lbs of various types of components, tools, and equipment
• Pushing 2 - 100 lbs of various types of components, tools, and equipment
• Pulling 2 - 100 lbs of various types of components, tools, and equipment

SHIFT

This position requires that you are available for either day or swing shift, and might work a combination of both. We offer a $1.50 shift premium for anyone on swing shift. Overtime is optional and never mandatory!

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you'll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We're looking for energetic, motivated people with a can-do attitude and a desire to work smart. If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you'll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.

*****PAY STARTS BETWEEN $19.75 - $22.50/hr PLUS BONUS - DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE****

Our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following:

• Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
• Outstanding Platinum Health Care Benefits including zero premium for medical and vision for entire family & zero premiums for dental for employee
• Company Matched 401K up to 8%
• Employee Assistance Plan
• We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
• Disability & Life Insurance Package
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available
• Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 15 days of leave per year, plus 9 Paid Holidays

ITAR - US Persons Status

Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO/DEI Statement

General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at .

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace, and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.

*****We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana****

Compensation details: 19.75-22.5 Hourly Wage

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