Production Operator - Full-time

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. This is a night shift position.

• 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.

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