Job Description

About RD Industries

RD Industries is a leading manufacturer of innovative closed-loop chemical containment and dispensing solutions, proudly headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. With decades of expertise and a portfolio of patented technologies, we serve customers across the globe with products designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. At RDI, we are committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering best-in-class solutions that protect people and the environment. Our team thrives on collaboration, accountability, and innovation -- making RD Industries a place where every employee can make a meaningful impact.
The Molding Assistant operates and tends to plastic molding machinery to mold thermoplastic parts and products. It also supports RDI productivity and molding operations by sorting, inspecting, assembling, packing and identifying product coming from injection molding machines.

Work hours are 1st shift, Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:15 pm

. Flexible hours are not available.

Essential Functions Include but Are Not Limited To:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Material Mixing - Understanding where to locate materials, amounts needed, and proper mixing of materials. Line Clearance - Understanding the procedure for starting and ending jobs, cleaning out materials, and communicating with Mold Setters Box Labeling - Understanding labeling processes for packaging our products and accurately weighing for box counts. Part Inspection/Quality Checks - to possess a consistent attention to detail mindset and understand the high standard of quality assurance needed when visually inspecting and measuring parts. This includes learning how to read drawings and the regular use of calipers for measuring parts to ensure parts are dimensionally correct. Safety - Performing all duties in a safe manner and following all safety protocols that are in place. Read and understand English to adhere to safety regulations. Production Orders/Paperwork - Properly maintaining detailed paperwork to ensure production demands are consistently and accurately met. Zone Maintenance/Housekeeping - Includes the proper execution of all production processes trained on, as well as the general housekeeping and organization of the Molding floor. Willingly completes other duties as assigned. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Work Environment

This job operates in production manufacturing warehouse. Required to wear common (PPE) Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Walking 50%, standing 50% Moving up to 60 pounds up to 5-10 times per day, up to 5-15 feet. Ascending/descending 20 steps 10-15 times per day Stooping to pick up parts 30-40 times/day

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects. Ability to learn technical material. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma/GED preferred. 1-2 years injection molding preferred

Benefits Package Includes:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off: + 2+ weeks of paid time off in your first year
+ 8 paid holidays
Perfect Attendance Bonuses Employee Referral Program PayActiv Wallet - access your earned pay on demand

AAP/EEO Statement:

RD Industries is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and maintains a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, protected veteran's status, marital status, physical disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other Duties

This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. RD Industries, Inc. reserves the right to revise or assign additional responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.