Production Operator-1st Shift(8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday)

Essential duties and Responsibilities: Sets up, starts and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards. Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended materials into machinery. Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues. Operates machinery to mix, extrude/discharge or handle materials according to operating procedures. Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards. May take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed. Refers issues/problems to Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition. Performs all required machine cleaning. Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity. Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc. Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods. Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. Education High School Diploma or GED Completed Experience: Cross Functional - Plastics Industry 1 YearManufacturing - Colorant 1 YearManufacturing - Mixing 1 YearManufacturing - Extrusion 1 YearManufacturing - Blending 1 YearManufacturing - Industrial Operations 1 YearManufacturing - Mechanical 1 Year