Machine Operator

To operate production equipment and ensure quality by checking for non-conforming material.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operate the extruder and reactor machines including stocking of lines.
• Package materials in sacks and bulk, completing required documentation, labels, etc.
• Perform quality and visual checks, ensuring only quality products are shipped to the customers.
• Continually monitor product quality, recommend and implement corrective action as needed to keep product running within established specifications.
• Assist in troubleshooting non-routine or complex equipment problems, identifying and implementing solutions.
• Provides operational support for trials, scale-ups and specials.
• Maintain a clean work area, including cleaning, sorting and preparing packaging materials (sacks, pallets, etc.) for reuse. In addition, clean up any other areas affected by work.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary reviews of manufacturing processes, make recommendations to management for improvements to those processes and determine the need for new equipment.
• Report/document all production, down time and movement activities in order to ensure QAD business system is accurate to production documentation.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and direction.

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing. Must be able to operate a forklift truck, which requires the use of arms and legs, the ability to get onto truck and depth perception to stack and/or move crates or other material. Must have finger dexterity and be able to see and hear. Must be able to climb and work from a ladder. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion. Safety equipment consists of all forms of PPE such as safety glasses, ear plugs and steel-toed shoes. Must be able to come to work as scheduled on a regular basis and be able to work 8 or 12-hour rotating shifts as necessary. Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime based on customer/department needs.