Unit Operator - 3rd Shift

Teknor Apex Company • Henderson, KY

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About The Position

This role is a full-time position within our production department where we have a team approach to manufacturing. Timely and Regular attendance is crucial to your success and the safety of the team. The regular hours of the role are 2:45 PM to 11:00 PM or 10:45 PM to 7:00 AM.

There is mandatory overtime associated with the role depending upon the needs of the business because, with team-based manufacturing, production areas must be manned for worker safety and may continue beyond the end of a scheduled shift or may require additional overtime hours outside of normal shift schedule.

Requirements

• Safe and responsible operation of manufacturing equipment
• Basic math skills
• Ability to troubleshoot processing problems
• Ability to follow and understand set-up sheets
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to quality and detail
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• Forklift experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Keeps work area clean including equipment, floors, boxes, trash.
• Keeps accurate records and notes on production sheets.
• Follow test procedures on finished goods and record results that may include; melt flow, specific gravity, hardness (test stand and handheld), etc.
• Adhere to proper and safe fork truck operation.
• Communicate with shift leaders about processing problems and be able to troubleshoot and make necessary/permitted adjustments to fix them as well as document and communicate adjustments according to protocol.
• Be able to take apart, clean, and reassemble equipment.
• Assist line mixer and other line operators when needed.
• Additional duties as required/requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed