Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

About the role

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

Schedule

3rd Shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Monday night through Saturday morning.

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 all controls adhere to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Weigh ingredients to meet specifications and insert into machinery, or ensure 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.
• Examine 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 and/or bags.
• Refer issues or problems to Production Lead or Production Managers for disposition.
• Perform all required machine cleaning.
• Complete and maintain all required system inputs/transactions; ensure data integrity.
• Document work completed as required, including logs, data reports, and procedures.
• Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations; maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Perform material handling and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work processes, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Ability to operate and monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to read and follow manuals and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Dependable with excellent attendance.
• Possess a positive attitude.
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed.
• Willing and able to work in temperature extremes—hot and cold.
• Ability to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred forklift experience.
• Preferred previous manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Regularly stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or 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.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Occasionally sit and handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds.
• Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection.
• Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About the company

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.