Production Operator

Extruder

Operate, monitor, and maintain mixers, extruders, and extractors for their assigned production cell to ensure the highest quality and productivity at all times.

Winder

Operate, monitor, and maintain the oven exit, fife guides, slitter system, defect detection system, and the winder mandrels. Responsible for the proper packaging of the final product and transporting the product to the packaging line.

Pelletizer

Operating, monitoring, and efficiently pelletizing recyclable material made available for reuse as raw material replacement in ENTEK mix formulas.

All parts of the Production Operator role may include:

• Conduct physical testing of product, in process, and finished goods.
• Ensure the workplace is clean and orderly.
• Accurately complete databases and production logs.
• Make adjustments to maintain process efficiency as needed.
• Monitor and operate a continual production line to ensure achievement of performance, quality, and safety objectives.
• Maintain safe operations

• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most documents.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to then develop reasonable solutions.
• Ability to maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance at scheduled work shifts.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including following verbal and written directions.

Working Environment

This role is assigned to work three 12-hour shifts and one 6-hour shift per work week on the production floor. New employees may be assigned to work the day or night shift.

This role is physically active and requires employees to be on their feet for most of the shift. You may also need to stand or walk for extended periods.

To perform the job successfully, you should be able to:

• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Reach with arms and hands, and use fine finger movements.
• Regularly push or pull large rolling totes.
• Regularly lift to 30 pounds, frequently lift to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift to 50 pounds.

The work environment includes:

• Proximity to moving mechanical parts
• Regular exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and heat
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Areas that can be relatively dusty due to raw material handling

Safety Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to wear a half-face respirator when needed (note: this requires being clean-shaven before reporting to work)
• Eye and hearing protection must be worn at all times while on the job