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Toray Plastics

Production Technician

Toray Plastics, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, us, 02852

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Toray seeks team members who are hardworking, passionate about their work and energetic problem‑solvers with a “can‑do” attitude. Team members who think creatively and want to implement new ideas thrive here. We value people who wish to pursue a rewarding career in which they develop new skills and progress through the organization. Many Toray employees have been with the company for more than a decade. Covid vaccination preferred but not required.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is a films and chemical manufacturer, a $450 million subsidiary of the Japan‑based Toray Group, which manufactures synthetic fibers, carbon fibers, plastics, and chemicals and employs more than 45,000 people in 26 countries. Annual sales exceed US$21 billion.

TPA’s films businesses in Rhode Island and foams division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products that are used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications. TPA is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance. Learn more by visiting

www.toraytpa.com .

Toray offers:

Competitive wages

Excellent comprehensive benefits package effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire (Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance)

401(k) – 4% match on the first 8% of individual contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Shift pay differential

Overtime pay – time and a half and double time pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We offer a $1,200.00 Employee Referral Bonus Program payout to both referral and employee

Overall Responsibilities Understand and follow all safety rules. Safely operate forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, and other heavy equipment after passing training segments and certifications associated with each unit. Use basic mechanical ability to perform equipment checks and document findings in inspection sheets. Wrap, package and label the finished product for preparation and final shipment. Maintain proper written records of materials processed through the area. Maintain plant cleanliness, AIB standards, and 5S initiatives. Be willing to work in other areas of the plant when needed to help plant operations. Use basic hand tools for functions of the job.

Skill & Qualification required

Ability to lift 50 pounds on a repetitive basis

Ability to push/pull 1500 pounds using wheeled cart or conveyor rollers

Ability to work 12‑hour shifts, possibly nights only or rotating depending on business unit

Ability to work required, mandatory overtime

Ability to stand for long periods of time, possibly up to 12 hours

Education & Experience required

High School or GED preferred but not required

Some computer skills required

Experience operating a forklift is preferred

Manufacturing experience preferred

Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Toray Plastics (America) Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination, workplace harassment, bullying, and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and medical‑related conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

It is the policy of Toray Plastics (America) Inc. to maintain a work environment that is safe for all persons, including the community, and conducive to attaining high work standards. To achieve these objectives, we are committed to maintaining a drug, tobacco and alcohol free workplace and perform pre‑employment testing.

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