Assistant Operator - B Shift

Transcendia, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. in Indiana is seeking an Assistant Operator to support the extrusion coating process in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will assist the Extruder Operator and Lead Operator in preparing assets for production and monitoring equipment to meet quality standards.

Must be willing to work C Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Every Other Sunday, 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM. A $1 per hour shift differential applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Ability to read production tickets and measurements.
• Ability to perform basic math and use a tape measure.
• Must be computer literate and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read SOPs to meet production standards.
• Set up and operate extrusion coating assets to product specs.
• Load/unload materials using lift trucks.
• Monitor temperatures, speeds, tensions, and material levels; report abnormalities.
• Perform cleaning and routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Label, store and record finished goods.
• Adhere to safety rules and keep the work area clean.
• Communicate with peers including leadership, operators, maintenance, and quality.

Skills

SOP reading

Asset setup

Teamwork

Time management

Reading production tickets

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Lift trucks

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Operator supports the extrusion coating process in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Assistant Operator assists the Extruder Operator & Lead Operator in preparing assets for production, operation of equipment as well as monitoring and maintaining extrusion coating equipment to ensure production and quality standards are achieved.

Must be willing to work C Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Every Other Sunday, 6:45AM to 7PM. $1 per hour shift differential applies to this position.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required to meet production standards.
• Assists in the setup and operation of extrusion coating assets according to product specifications including the use of metric and standard tape measures.
• Load/unload and transport materials to designated areas with lift trucks and stand ups.
• Maintains a three-year certification in sit down and stand-up lift trucks.
• Prepares raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure timely supply to support the production asset.
• Monitor production parameters (e.g., temperature, speeds, tension setpoints, material levels, pressures, etc.) and report abnormalities.
• Performs cleaning and operational maintenance of equipment to reduce downtime and improve uptime/throughput.
• Label, store and record finished goods.
• Adhere to company safety protocols and ensure cleanliness of the work area by following departmental housekeeping standards including wearing required PPE.
• Communicate effectively with peers as required (leadership, operators, maintenance, and quality).
• Reports unsafe working conditions to leadership.
• Demonstrates time management, team player attitude and multitasking in the working environment.
• Demonstrates and dedicated to a continuous improvement work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to three years of experience preferred.
• Ability to read production tickets.
• Ability to perform math calculations including fractions.
• Ability to use a tape measure.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time.

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.