Production Technician - 2nd Shift in Heath, Ohio at AMPACET CORP

Responsible for all extrusion activities activities during the shift and to maintain high morale and work standards and strive to achieve company goals.

Responsibilities:

For all production positions, it is understood that all will be responsible for housekeeping of work areas, assisting with clean downs, following the Quality plans, following proper safety procedures, wearing the proper personal protective equipment, waste and yield loss control, understanding of related safety procedures and ISO guidelines, completion of all documentation, proper material handling procedures, following good manufacturing practices, and coverage of the other positions for breaks, lunches and vacation/sick, as deemed necessary by the Production Supervisor.

Extruder Operator – Will operate extruders, troubleshoot, perform clean downs, make packaging labels, build packaging, handle repacks, move FG packages to staging area, do PPG SPC, housekeeping, process optimization, completing production documentation, setting up and documenting SOCs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Plastics knowledge, preferably with extruder and twin screw knowledge.
• Must be safety conscious, adaptable, and dependable.
• Demonstrates exceptional teamwork.
• Possesses high levels of motivation, optimism and is action orientated.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, and problem solving skills.
• Leads by example, gains respect from team and communicates with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities.

Work Environment/Physical Conditions

• Wears and properly utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, PAPRs, ear plugs, steel-toed boots, protective gloves, fall protection devices and/or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• Must successfully pass a company physical.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Be capable of twisting, bending, stooping, standing, walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, sometimes using steps or ladders.
• Be able to work in adverse weather conditions/temperatures.