Production Operator - Plastic/Resin Compounds

SUMMARY
Perform all tasks involved in the production of PPD’s resins/plastic compounds including batch mixing, extruder operation, housekeeping, health and safety. Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is run in an efficient and safe manner.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions below are not all inclusive of the duties for this position. Other responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.
1. Will be required to complete production work orders recording information including lot numbers and quantities of raw materials used during production.
2. Will operate a variety of production machinery and equipment including extruders, cut machines, dry heat ovens and mixers. Position must follow work instructions, quality specifications and operational procedures.
3. Will use standard and specialized tools and equipment including hand tools, cleaners, micrometers, gauges, and customer fixtures and apparatus.
4. Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
5. Comply with all Safety procedures, including PPE, LOTO and safe lifting techniques.
6. Reads and understands production packages in order to produce product accurately and efficiently.
7. Performs work as assigned by supervisor on duty.
8. Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the Supervisor.
9. May perform prescribed preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance on machines as required.
10. Assist, back-up for Shipping and Receiving. Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. The position will be required to perform basic math, read and write English.
3. Must be computer literate.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
1. Experience in polymers/plastic for medical device , automotive or aerospace applications – preference given to medical
2. Understanding of ISO13485 strongly preferred
3. Experience in batch processing
4. Knowledge of production based optimization, scheduling, capacity assessment helpful
5. Skilled in equipment assessments and preventative maintenance
6. Experience in IQ,OP,PQ processes
7. Familiarity with 5S/6S systems
8. GMP or GLP and/or FDA manufactured component experience/knowledge preferred\
9. Familiarity with basic computer functions desired.
10. Must have good mechanical aptitude.
11. Able to maintain production reports/records as required.
12. Able to perform basic set-ups on these machines and tools that are used in them.
13. Must be able to become certified in the operation of a forklift per company requirements.
14. Must be able to work as an active member of a team.

COMPETENCIES
1) Accuracy
2) Integrity
3) Interpersonal Skills
4) Oral and Written Communication
5) Teamwork
6) Ethics
7) Professionalism
8) Dependability

TRAVEL
None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to move from a controlled atmosphere to a plant ambient condition several times a day. The employee is required to type, reach with hands and arms; grasp and handle small objects. The employee is required to possess visual acuity essential to examine and prepare documents. Must be able to work any shift (24-hour operation) and mandatory scheduled overtime.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have basic math skills, including percentages and ratios?
• Are you mechanically inclined, able to use hand tools, perform preventative maintenance, and have a basic understanding of how machinery works?
• Are you able to lift 50 pounds?
• Are you able to work and adapt to a small team environment, working across different areas of production?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23