Sort Line Attendant – First Shift
For over 20 years, West Michigan Compounding (WMC) has been a trusted leader in the plastics industry. We take pride in our steady growth, commitment to innovation, and dedication to delivering high-quality products. As we continue to expand and diversify our product offerings, we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and grow with us.
Position Summary
- Grade, sort, or classify plastic scrap by size, weight, color, or condition. Transfer material to and from the department. May require to occasionally operate a forklift vehicle or pallet jack.
Essential Functions
- Adheres to WMC’s quality management system.
- Grade and sort plastic scrap parts according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
- Discard inferior or defective parts or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in Gaylord containers for further processing.
- Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
- Record grade or identification numbers on tags.
- Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure standard quality specifications and requirements.
- Transfer materials, supplies, or products between work areas, using a forklift or manual methods.
- Safety Requirements: Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices. Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions. Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Entry level position
- 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment. (Desired)
Work Environment
Indoor
Plant/manufacturing facility. Not completely temperature controlled.
Schedule
- 8-Hour shift
- First shift hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- No weekends
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- WMC has been recognized as one of Plastics News 2026 Best Places to Work!
