Production Operator

Role Overview

The purpose of the Production Operator role is to operate and troubleshoot plant extrusion equipment, machines and lines; for example, feeders, extruders, computers, scales, forklifts, packers and chain hoists. You must follow standard operating procedures and ensure that health, safety and compliance is your highest priority.

This role offers a starting pay of $32.93 per hour (paid bi‑weekly), with the opportunity for an increase upon satisfactory completion of required job training. This is a full‑time role that includes annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period).

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot extrusion equipment and handle extrusion line cleanups and changeovers
• Prepare production run formulation premixes
• Calibrate feeders and calculate factor numbers, based on run sheets, equipment and materials
• Package and transfer finished products
• Maintain departmental documentation
• Make calculations using English and Metric systems
• Transfer raw materials
• Sample and analyze product by visual appearance and testing as needed
• Operate capacity shuttle yard truck
• Operate computer systems to perform various functions and processes required for your job

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Meet minimum Work Keys test scores

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of manufacturing experience
• Fork truck training
• Attain/maintain shuttle yard truck certification
• Attain/maintain operator qualification
• Proven problem‑solving skills with the ability to make adjustments to equipment set up in order to produce highest quality material as possible
• Clearly and accurately communicate between shifts, various departments and with supervisors
• Ability to work in teams to make improvements on products and processes

Hiring and advancement are based on job‑related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.