About this role
About the Role We’re looking for a Production Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll prepare product for shipment according to product guidelines and customer requirements, including cleaning, inspecting, assembling, decorating and stacking. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and opportunities for career development in a family-owned company.
What You'll Do
- Set up and prepare extrusion machinery for operation by loading raw materials and adjusting equipment settings based on product specifications.
- Operate extrusion machines to produce plastic according to established standards and guidelines.
- Monitor the extrusion process closely, making real-time adjustments to maintain product quality and output efficiency.
- Conduct regular quality checks on products to ensure they meet required specifications and standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve minor operational issues or malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Maintain accurate production records, including product counts, machine settings, and maintenance activities.
- Maintain a continuous repeat cycle of production/packaging to avoid buildup of parts at the workstation.
- Comply with all safety guidelines and protocols to create a safe working environment.
- Assist in training new team members on operation and maintenance of extrusion equipment.
- Be actively involved in Continuous Improvement; promote and sustain any and all CI, 5S and STW activities.
- Perform other duties assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Machine operator experience
- Forklift experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Shift hours: 2pm-10pm, Monday - Friday
- Experience with extrusion equipment is a plus
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with CI, 5S and STW activities
Compensation & Benefits
- After 30 days of employment, eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; 401K with Company Match; Annual Incentive Plan; 2nd and 3rd Shift Differential; and more.
- Safe work environment and family-friendly schedule supporting work-life balance.