Production Technician

Job Tasks

• Assisting operator to start up extruder
• Assisting with cleaning tasks during extruder change over
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Labeling, repackaging, sorting and recycling materials throughout the operations area
• General housekeeping and light maintenance
• Working under the direction of senior employees to move, weigh, mix, and stage materials
• Monitoring process parameters, refill levels, as directed
• Supporting line operating activities by collecting samples and performing material analysis tasks (melt flow, filler, moisture checks)

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to meet the requirements of driving a forklift (Company certifies on-the-job)
• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift (Day shift is 6 am to 6 pm; Night shift 6 pm to 6 am)

Required Skills

• Basic mathematics
• Housekeeping
• Communicates clearly from shift to shift

Job Tasks (continued)

• Able to work in a non-climate controlled environment
• Able to wear required PPE (minimal facial hair is allowed)
• Standing and walking continuously
• Climbing on and off a forklift frequently
• Climbing and descending stairs frequently
• Lifts/carries 20 - 50 Lbs. frequently
• Lifts/Carries 50 - 100 Lbs. occasionally with assistance
• Pushes/pulls occasionally

Benefits

• Direct Hire
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K (match up to 5%, plus an additional 3%, total 8%)
• Paid time off – 72 hours PTO, 80 hours vacation per year to start
• Pay increases based on performance and skills
• Yearly Bonus eligible
• Tuition Assistance

About Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Asahi Kasei Plastics is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-performance, engineered polymers and chemically coupled polypropylene resins in North America. Our company encourages a dynamic employee culture focused on the pursuit of innovation. We challenge our employees to have fun and work hard when finding and making solutions for tomorrow's polymers. As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.

Contact Information

To apply, click and apply through this posting or visit https://www.asahi-kasei-plastics.com/en/profile/apna/