Production Operator (REQ696)

Production Operator position available at Spartech Greenville Facility, responsible for setting up and operating equipment to produce specialty products. Opportunity to grow and make a difference in the production of high-quality products for customers.

Requirements

• 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.
• Possess average math and reading skills.
• Have the ability to operate a calculator and scale, read a tape measure in 1/16" increments and micrometers in 1/1000 increments.
• Must be able to obtain and possess a forklift certification.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background screening.
• Previous manufacturing experience in plastic extrusion will be moved to highest consideration.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with a strong matching program.
• 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
• 11 paid holidays.