POSITION SUMMARY: Operates the mixer, extruder and other related equipment to safely produce high-quality plastic compound pellets and/or powder blends in a timely fashion. Conducts in-process quality testing. Hours for this position are 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Wage is as follows: $26.17 is the base wage with premiums for night shift- $1.00 an hour and 12 hour shifts- $2.00 an hour. There will also be increases at 90 days, to $26.94, and 9 months, to $28.84, in the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Set up, tear down, adjust and operate all aspects of mixers, extruders, blenders, feeders and related equipment used to produce company products
• Cross-check material to production orders
• Coordinate with and assist Shipping and Receiving staff as needed
• Prepare WIP blends for subsequent production runs
• Monitor production parameters and complete all necessary paperwork (i.e. production reports, quality reports, pallet tags, etc.).
• Perform changeovers and drain-outs
• Perform in-process quality control tasks
• Clean equipment before shift change using hand tools, grinders and basic electrical tools
• Use forklift to move materials
• Identify and interact with Maintenance on equipment malfunctions
• Communicate issues to Team Leader and in daily communications meetings
• Perform 5S duties to maintain a safe, orderly and clean work area
• Requisition consumables as needed
• Attend end-of-shift huddle (communication meeting)

Qualifications

• Legible handwriting
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good conflict management skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Good team skills
• Forklift driving experience
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Good time management skills
• QC experience desired
• Lean Six Sigma and 5S experience desired
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, stand, hear, grasp, squeeze, twist, kneel, crawl, climb & bend in a manufacturing setting for an entire shift.
• Must be able to wear PAPR units.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift overhead.
• Ability to withstand heat.
• Ability to withstand dust and fumes.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally works in high precarious places.