Floater_Lamination

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the overall operation of all department machines and the supply of good‑quality products while meeting deadlines and maintaining safety standards. Responsibilities include training assistants, creating SOPs and production documentation, data entry, cross‑training into other roles as needed, and attending departmental, production, safety, and company meetings.

• 40% Operate all department machinery with minimal supervision, including mixing, extruding, grinding during breaks and shift changes; assist Grinder crews during full cleans; fill in for absences and operate the Small Grinder when available.
• 20% Adhere to quality guidelines and continually check product quality throughout manufacturing; work with Supervisor and crew to ensure Standard Work and 6S guidelines are followed.
• 20% Operate forklift to lift/transport raw materials and finished products while complying with all power equipment rules and safety requirements.
• 10% Maintain a clean work environment, keep tools and equipment orderly, store items properly, maintain equipment, and report maintenance issues immediately.
• 5% Utilize computer at workstation to log in, enter/review production data and work orders as required.
• 5% Cross‑train into other job functions, providing assistance as necessary or during downtime.

• High School Diploma/GED or 4 years of machine operator/manufacturing experience.
• English fluency (read, write, speak).
• Proven ability to multitask in a stressful environment, attention to detail, and adaptability to changing demands.
• Read and understand units of measure.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Comfort with data entry and basic computer skills; ERP experience preferred.
• Safety conscious and capable of working safely in all conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet operational requirements.
• Ability to safely perform the physical demands of the role.
• Minimum 12 months forklift experience.
• Minimum 12 months manufacturing or machine operating experience.
• Ability to wear a mask when performing the job and work from heights.
• Ability to learn operation of all Color Mill machines within six months.

Manufacturing setting with high‑pressure air/steam/gas, hazardous fumes, extreme heat, loud noise, exposure to dangerous machinery, dirty conditions, and dust from pigment. PPE required includes safety glasses, steel‑toe/composite boots, and earplugs.

Prolonged standing, walking, repetitive actions, frequent bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, lifting (up to 55 pounds), and pushing/pulling. Requires manual dexterity, effective communication, adequate hearing, attention to detail, time management, and strict adherence to safety policies.

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off accrues from day one.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for development and internal promotion.

Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E‑Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that the applicant is authorized to work, this employer is required to provide written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against the applicant, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or termination of employment.

Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen job applicants or re‑verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I‑9. The employer may use E‑Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with official USCIS photographs.