Silicone Extrusion Operator - 1st Shift

Position Summary

Operate silicone extruders and monitor for proper product quality.

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.
• Participate in peer‑based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5‑S.
• Other duties may be assigned at a later time.

Education required: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: One (1) year experience in a manufacturing facility (preferred).

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.
• Sound decision‑making skills.
• Good math, reading, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
• Vision:
  Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.

None at all; occasional (1‑33%).

Tasks include lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs, 11‑20 lbs, 21‑30 lbs, bending, twisting, turning, reaching below knee, pushing/pulling, squatting/kneeling, standing/walking, sitting, and lifting above shoulders. All tasks performed on a regular basis.

Assessment:
Employee must pass pre‑employment screening.

• Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader.
• Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with equipment.

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment.
• Physical hazards from operating machines and moving reels.
• Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel‑toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection).
• Standing is required for extended periods of time. Walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, twisting, squatting, and lifting performed regularly.
• Requires high degree of manual dexterity, which could be performed under restrictive conditions.
• Requires flexible hours and short notice for overtime.

The employee may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and…