Production Worker- 11PM-7AM in Kent, Ohio at Kent Elastomer Products

Tenders represent the largest group in the plant and have the most impact on day-to-day operations. All equipment used in daily operations is maintained by tenders. Tenders check and maintain latex levels and properties of latex in dip machines, load and unload trucks, maintain and clean equipment, perform handling operations for cured tubing, prepare various solutions, dispose of waste materials and do general clean-up.

Essential Functions:

Maintain latex levels in dip machines and add ammonia and water to machines.Drain, dismantle, clean reassemble and refill dip machines. · Filter latex into filling carts.Change and clean machine filter screens and tank screens. · Load and unload transport trucks.Strip Custom Dip forms and soften Custom Dip tanks. · Handle brominating operations.Follow instructions and directions of the supervisor.Maintain soap, cornstarch and anti-tack solutions. · "Cream" machines.Coagulate, weigh, and dispose of scrap latex. · Remove trash, sweep and mop floors.Communicate status of jobs to next shift. · Handle screen changing for air makeup.You'll be a great fit if you:

Thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Have a strong eye for detail Adhere to high level of safety Are a team player with a positive attitudeRange of Physical Activities:

Standing/Walking - Continuous standing and walking. Tenders are on their feet all day.Pushing/Pulling - Various carts and containers, in tight spots, weighing 50 to 500 lbs., floor buffers in tight areas, sweeping and mopping.Lifting - Required to lift tubs weighing 20 to 40 lbs. to a height of 6', barrels 50 to 100 lbs. to a height of 3', and various containers and equipment weighing 10 to 80 lbs.Writing - Notes, tags, maintaining logs, truck sheets, shipping orders, etc.Reading - Supervisor instructions, operator notes, procedures, etc.Math - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and use and understand fractions and decimals.Climbing - Must work off a 5' scaffolding, climb ladders up to 5', and step up 3' to clean pumper carts.Manual Dexterity - Must be able to tie and join tubing ends, hold items and cut with scissors, scrub parts 4' high, stack and un-stack tubs and barrels, changing screens, and fill dip machines.Visual Activity - Must visually maintain levels and depths of various fluids, see color of sleeves and/or ties, and determine what colors are running on current production.Temperature/Humidity - Must be able to withstand temperatures up to 107 Fahrenheit with high humidity

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