MACHINE OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT

Description

This position is responsible for the set up and operation of thermoplastic extrusion equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transports dry or liquid materials to produce customer products.

Work Schedule

Production 1st Shift5:45 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

Set up, start, and operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures ensuring strands of material are continuous and ensure all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO/IATF quality standards.

Weigh ingredients to meet specifications and insert into machinery, or enables the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and insert pre-blended materials into machinery.

Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.

Examines material visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.

Transfer samples of materials to the lab for evaluation and follow instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.

Package the finished pelletized materials in containers or transfer to storage silos.

Refer issues/problems to Production Lead for disposition.

Perform all required machine cleaning.

Complete and maintain all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity.

Document work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.

Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods.

Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

Material handling.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment

Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operations to ensure quality production

Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shift

Read and follow manuals and procedures

Maintain a clean and safe workspace

Must be dependable and have excellent attendance

Possess a positive attitude

Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed

Willing and able to work in temperature extremeshot and cold

Must be able to pass a forklift driving test

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Education and Experience

Preferred high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred forklift experience

Preferred previous manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Regularly

Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls

Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment

Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection

Frequently

Lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.

Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles, etc.

Occasionally

Sit

Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 lbs.

Other

Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Summary

RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore, and China. RTP Company's engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.

To apply, please scan the QR Code or go to www.rtpcompany.com, Employment tab, Current Openings button.

EOE, including disability/vets: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.