Assistant Press Operator-1st Shift

JOB SUMMARY

Tekni Plex is hiring an Assistant Press Operator-1st Shift for our Madison, WI facility. As a Production Assistant, you will assist press operators, slitting operators, and/or compounding operators with the set up and operation to produce products per the customer standards. The Production Assistant will appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product.

The hourly range for this position is between $21 - $23 per hour.

• Assist in the set-up and operation of printing and slitting equipment to meet quality and productivity requirements
• Complete documentation in an accurate manner
• Maintain housekeeping standards of production equipment and the surrounding area
• Preform packing and material handling tasks as needed
• Preform work in the cleaning room
• Preform core cutting as required
• Responsible for helping the site meet their quality objectives
• Follow all company safety rules and procedures
• Work in set up area as required
• Assist with training as required
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Preform related duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement process (CIP) by identifying and addressing any opportunities to reduce cost, improve the product/process and/or the overall operation and participate in CIP teams to eliminate problems, streamline operations or other areas as defined by management.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience operating a press preferred
• Proficient math and measurement skills, knowledge of metric conversion required
• Knowledge of mechanics and general chemistry preferred
• Basic knowledge of safety principles and eagerness to maintain safety standards
• Ability to detect and solve problems that affect our finished products

Tekni Plex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.

Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

The physical demands described here are…