Production Operator
Winona, MN
Full Time
Entry Level
The Production Operator (Process Expert) is responsible for the production of quality thermoplastic material which includes set-up, monitoring and troubleshooting equipment and packaging finished product.
Responsibilities:
- Sets up extruder to run a product within standard operating conditions with minimal downtime and loss of product.
- Monitors and troubleshoots equipment during the extrusion process.
- Collects product samples for testing.
- If safety or quality issues develop, stops process and actively participates in problem-solving with shift supervisor, maintenance, safety and other operators.
- Safely drives forklift.
- Actively participates in cleaning work area.
- Completes product turn-arounds, which includes cleaning the extruder barrel and screws, the feeder, the pelletizer, the classifier, the reclaimer system, the automatic bagger, and feed and product totes to prevent product contamination.
- Maintains proper records, which includes run logs/sheet, feed blends on line, amount of product in totes, packaging reports, work orders, and log books.
- Provides report to on-coming operator for successful shift hand-over.
- Reviews and understands the policies and procedures contained in standard operating procedures, hazardous communication and waste disposal procedures.
- Assumes personal responsibility for complying with all safety/health related policies and procedures, participates in company sponsored safety programs and activities, and reports to management those conditions or actions by employees or others that might create a hazard to themselves or others in the plant.
- Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets, work experience, and qualifications. The expected salary range for this Minnesota position is $25.23/hour.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid drivers license required
- No experience required
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Forklift experience preferred
- Availability to work 12-hour night shift schedule
- 3-4 shifts per week; overtime available
- Includes holidays and every other weekend
- Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to use various hand tools
- Basic math knowledge including ability to calculate percentages, ratios, unit conversions and averages
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work individually and within small group
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