Experienced Production Operator

Experienced Production Operator

Job Summary:

GEON Performance Solutions has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Operator at the Avon Lake, OH facility.

Night shift hours 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.

Base pay $21.55 - $27.50 per hour, $1,500 Sign-On and Referral bonuses, manufacturing incentive bonus, paid time-off plans, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, credit card, 401(k). All start first day.

• Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to procedures.
• Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specifications and inserts into machinery.
• Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Operates machinery to mix, 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 evaluations and instructions.
• Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains all required computer inputs. 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.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO, and other regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• US High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Six (6) to ten (10) years of Manufacturing Machine Operation Experience.
• Experience with Polymer Process Experience (Extrusion, Injection Molding, Milling) or Lead Operator or Shift Leader Experience in Manufacturing a plus.

• Must successfully complete assessment of mechanical skills and applications.
• Must proficiently communicate in writing and verbally in English.
• Basic competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS Office.
• Must have superior manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift.
• Must have problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Must have flexibility to work overtime coverage as required and weekend work.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds. Vision, safety equipment, moderate noise. Wet/humid conditions, moving parts, dust, fumes, vibration, non-hazardous chemical agents, outside weather conditions.

GEON Performance Solutions is a drug-free workplace. GEON Performance Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification following applicable state and local law.