Extrusion Operator I - 2nd Shift

About the role

Tekni-Plex is a 50-year global leader in advanced plastic and rubber polymer technology, engineering solutions for critical applications that touch every aspect of life, from medical devices used in operating rooms and hospitals to food packaging in your kitchen. The company values Innovation, Integrity, and Trust, and offers employees the opportunity to grow and succeed every day by bringing new ideas to the table and making an impact.

This position is for an Extrusion Operator at the Sparks, NV plant within the Colorite Division. The role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus and is for the 2nd shift (3:45 pm – 12:00 am) with starting pay of $25 per hour plus shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and/or package quality products on one of the production lines to customer specifications.
• Maintain the line, troubleshoot issues, set up the line, perform screen changes, and prepare for change-overs.
• Assign lot numbers and perform all employee tasks as required.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures and work closely with management and production employees to achieve the “My Goal is Zero Accidents” objective.
• Operate all equipment on the production line, including changes and set-up in the manufacturing process.
• Check work orders and specification sheets for specific work instructions.
• Perform hourly quality checks and double checks for accuracy, complete all required paperwork, and collect retains for Quality Control inspection.
• Inspect work for accuracy, completeness, and professional appearance.
• Clean out blenders in accordance with instructions and perform random quality checks every 5 to 10 minutes to ensure product specifications.
• Ensure correct material, packaging supplies, and quality control tools are used; scan product and material into LN.
• Limit scrap and waste of material.
• Handle all aspects of changing a line over to another part/style number.
• Troubleshoot line issues and provide training or assistance to other employees as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience; machine operation experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, hear and talk.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 35 pounds, and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds or more with help from others or a mechanical lifting device.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The employee is occasionally exposed to mechanical moving parts and vibration, fumes, airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and loud noise levels requiring hearing protection.
• Occasional exposure to hot/humid conditions, extreme heat, cold, and wet conditions is possible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Wellness program including Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pay for Performance philosophy.
• 8-hour work schedule.
• Monthly bonus incentive program.
• Medical benefits effective on the first day of the month after being hired.