3rd Shift- Machine Operator- PolyCycle

Closure Systems International; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Closure Systems International is seeking a hands-on production operator for the Material Processing Department. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement with overnight shift support.

You will operate material handling equipment, perform changeovers, and monitor processes while maintaining accurate records and assisting team members to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical skills to operate and troubleshoot processes in the Material Processing Department.
• Must be self-motivated and able to train others to meet production goals safely and with quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with clear English verbal and written ability.
• Must have good safety, housekeeping, and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts and follow company policies and procedures.
• Operate material unloading, sorting machinery, and auxiliary equipment per quality standards.
• Perform changeovers, line clearances, and order verifications during production.
• Monitor process performance using quality tools and record data accurately.
• Train new operators and support team members; participate in audits and problem solving.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Self-motivation

Leadership by example

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electric walkie forklift

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Lead by example supporting company values and continuous improvement principles.
• 2. Have a high level of safety standards for self and others.
• 3. Maintain and drive good housekeeping practices.
• 4. Consult the Help Chain with quality issues.
• 5. Perform daily housekeeping duties.
• 6. Have the mechanical aptitude to control and operate material unloading and sorting machines and all auxiliary equipment to process materials or products that meet quality, quantity, and timing requirements by customers.
• 7. Utilization of all quality tools including, quality checks, attribute data, SPC, pareto charts, graphs, performance data, and calculations to monitor manufacturing process performance, and make proper adjustments as required.
• 8. Work effectively as a member of a process team, filling in for others as needed, adjusting quickly to changes and providing support and assistance to other team members.
• 9. Perform changeovers, clean-outs, and order verifications in flow lines.
• 10. Communicate with operators in your area at shift change.
• 11. Be able to perform all other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• 12. Communicate clearly in English both verbally and written
• 13. Wear appropriate required safety gear
• 14. Attend work regularly and reliably
• 15. Work flexible shifts and overtime as scheduled or directed
• 16. Conformance to company performance rules such as work instructions, working standards, policies, etc.
• 17. Conformance to behavioral rules, expectations, and company policies.
• 18. Respond to process breakdowns, quality problems and logistic problems
• 19. Follow the help chain when unable to resolve problems in the pre-determined time frame
• 20. Identify problems and record on problem solving boards
• 21. Perform Process audits and respond to the reaction plans making adjustments to the process, as necessary
• 22. Make necessary adjustments and minor repairs to manufacturing and auxiliary equipment, including sorters, blender, regrinder, material handling equipment, etc.
• 23. Maintain accurate records, such as scrap/hold labels, shift productions summary, tool tagging, Gaylord labels, etc.
• 24. Provide appropriate communications and feedback to other RPS, support personnel, maintenance, process specialists, cycle personnel and supervisors
• 25. Maintain and improve standardized work practices
• 26. Support productivity improvements by team members
• 27. Utilize root cause analysis to solve problems
• 28. Evaluate and test improvement ideas
• 29. Assist in mistake proofing
• 30. Identify improvements to eliminate waste
• 31. Maintain and suggest improvement to housekeeping and shop floor organization system
• 32. Maintain and improve manufacturing process performance to target such areas as quality, downtime, scrap, output, utilization, process monitoring, data recording, safety and housekeeping
• 33. Train new operators on the job
• 34. Demonstrate awareness of and compliance with all pertinent safety policies and procedures
• 35. Maintain a professional, clean and organized work environment
• 36. Participate in work related training programs

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications

Educational and Other Skill Requirements:

• Must have mechanical skills at a level that enables the person in this role to operate the technical processes of the Material Processing Department and its related machinery, as well as to perform troubleshooting and problem solving for the processes.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must lead by example in all areas: procedures, policies, motivation, and attitude in our ever-changing environment.
• Must accept the responsibilities and demands of training employees to meet production goals to a high degree of safety and quality standards.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination; perception to inspect finished work and verify acceptability of product. Must be able to transfer that knowledge to others.
• Must be aware of and address issues regarding safety and housekeeping.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must receive passing status on all pre-employment testing.
• Ability to operate an electric walkie and lift assist.

Work Schedule: 8-hour shifts: 11:30 pm – 7:30 am (Sunday- Thursday)

Work Shift: 8-hour shift, with occasional voluntary overtime.

PPE: ANSI Z41 approved safety shoes, hearing and eye protection as appropriate for work area, gloves according to work tasks, and other PPE as assigned and required.

Tools and Equipment: Various hand and pneumatic tools, writing utensils, radios, phone, hydraulic jack, tool and transport carts, rolling ladders, step stools, computer, brooms, dustpans, blade setting gauge

Additional information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Closure Systems International, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.