Machine Operator

Company Overview

Swan Products, LLC is a leading manufacturer of lawn and garden watering products in North America. Founded in 1927 as the Swan River Tire and Rubber Company, we are one of the original manufacturers of hoses in the industry. As a privately held company, we retain our position in the market with strategically placed manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Production Manager and Production Supervisor, the Operator will support plant operations by performing job duties that constitute the production, inspection, and packaging of products. The incumbent will ensure that safety, quality, productivity, cost control & customer satisfaction is maintained at the highest levels.

Primary Functions and Duties

• Operate production and packaging machinery
• Changeover machines for new product runs
• Troubleshoot line stoppages
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Oversee employees on the production line
• Perform and document quality checks
• Reduce scrap, downtime, and general process improvements
• Repair, clean, and perform preventative maintenance on machines

Required Qualifications

• Must have high regard for safety.
• High school diploma, GED, or its equivalent is required.
• Three years of experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience working with hot tooling and/ or equipment, is a plus!
• Strong mathematical ability (i.e., measurements, etc.)
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) (preferred).
• Able to work in a team-orientated environment
• Candidate MUST have a strong work ethic and is able to work with minimal supervision
• Experience with the plastic extrusion process is a plus!

Salary commensurate with experience

Job Type

• Full-time

Physical Demands

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance