1st Shift Machine Operator Monday-Thursday No Weekends

RTP Company; Fremont (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plastics manufacturing industry is seeking a 1st Shift Machine Operator to join their Fremont facility. The role involves the setup and operation of machinery, ensuring safety and quality in the production process. Candidates should have the ability to lift heavy weights, work independently, and demonstrate a positive attitude. Prior manufacturing experience and a high school diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and run machinery; check controls for compliance.
• Weigh ingredients and monitor production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and ensure safety.

Skills

Ability to stand for long hours

Lift 60lbs

Multiple equipment operation experience

Positive and friendly attitude

Independence and teamwork

Dependability

Safety focused

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift experience

Previous manufacturing experience

Job description

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Brief Description

Since 1923, Miller Waste Mills has been a leader in “recycling and reusing”, diverting textile materials that were destined for landfills into useful, reclaimed fiber materials. Employees of Miller Waste Mills are proud to be a part of a company that focuses on recycling textiles like wool sweaters, cotton shirts, denim jeans, used clothing and fabric scraps. Our team processes these items into reclaimed fibers, which are then reused for oil filtration, metal polishing, furniture staining, automobile linings, and other applications.

Brief Description

Since 1923, Miller Waste Mills has been a leader in “recycling and reusing”, diverting textile materials that were destined for landfills into useful, reclaimed fiber materials. Employees of Miller Waste Mills are proud to be a part of a company that focuses on recycling textiles like wool sweaters, cotton shirts, denim jeans, used clothing and fabric scraps. Our team processes these items into reclaimed fibers, which are then reused for oil filtration, metal polishing, furniture staining, automobile linings, and other applications.

Miller Waste Mills operates textile processing facilities in Winona, MN, and Fremont, IN. Miller Wates Mills also does business as RTP Company. RTP Company is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.

Machine Operators at Miller Waste Mills are responsible for the set up and operation of equipment that transforms textile material into customer products. They ensure the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Miller Waste Mills’ policies and procedures.

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5 AM-3PM

Responsibilities

• Sets up, starts, and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Weighs ingredients to meet specifications and inserts into machinery
• Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Examines material visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• May take samples of materials and evaluate against standards according to written instructions.
• Labeling incoming and outgoing material.
• Refers issues/problems to Productions Lead or Production Managers for disposition.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity
• Documents work completed as required, including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participates in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
  
  

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Able to stand for long hours at a time
• Must be able to frequently lift 60lbs
• Must have experience in running multiple pieces of equipment
• Must have a respectful, positive, and friendly attitude
• Must be able to work independently but also foster a team environment
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
• Must be safety focused
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math
  
  

Education And Experience

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred forklift experience
• Preferred previous manufacturing experience
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Regularly

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment
• Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
  
  

Frequently

• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles
  
  

Occasionally

• Sit
• Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds.
• Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection
  
  

Other

• Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Summary

EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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