Machine Operator II - VPO - C Crew

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry … and still leads the way.

We are looking for Machine Operator I to help us meet production and quality goals. As a Trex Machine Operator I, you’ll be working in a team environment that requires safe and efficient operation of production equipment. It requires attention to detail, ability to follow precise instructions, as well as troubleshooting equipment failures. It requires maintaining a clean and organized work area.

This role is key member of our Operations team.

Our operations team is guided by five beliefs; 1. We put people first; 2. We all operate on the same page; 3. We own it; 4. We are always tuned for success and; 5. We make dynamic decisions. It’s how we started, and how we continue to lead the industry—finding intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep.

The result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their careers here. If you are values driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a place you can call home.

The Machine Operator I position will need to be able to fill at least one of the following Roles:

• Decking Line Operator
• Composite Railing Line Operator
• Repro and Hyper Line Operator
• Lamination Line Operator
• Automation Operator

• Put safety first - always
• Work as a team to drive our “people first” culture
• Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times, including but not limited to proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• Start, stop, and monitor machines to ensure proper operation and output
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and malfunctions;
  * escalate* as appropriate
• Complete logs and reports detailing output, machine performance, and issues
• Perform housekeeping duties to keep plant in a safe condition
• Perform quality control checks on products during the production process to ensure that product specifications and standards are met
• Deliver raw materials to the process lines at a rate that allows us to meet production goals
• Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner while handling production material. In addition, to the forklift, operators must also have knowledge on how to safely operate additional equipment such as grinders, mills, and other hand tools etc.
• Operate production-classified machinery appropriately for each type of product movement or job duty
• Participate in safety training and meetings
• Perform special processes and projects as required
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High school Diploma or GED preferred

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Effective Communications
• Willingness to train others
• Teamwork
• Taking Initiative
• Flexibility to Change
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to follow precise instructions
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes

Preferred Skills and

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with bulk materials, chemical systems or extrusion process or related experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance
• Must be able to operate machinery (including forklifts, etc.)
• Must be able to stand for a prolonged period of time

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to be forklift certified, requiring proper vision, hearing, and motor skills
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 50 pounds {regularly}
• Must be able and willing to comply with PPE requirements at all times
• Must be able to move safely…