First-Shift Manufacturing Machine Operator

Manner Polymers, Inc.; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Manner Polymers, Inc. is seeking a shift worker to monitor product quality, perform cleanouts of mixers, extruders, and material delivery systems.

The role involves multitasking to prep boxes, monitor extrusion, and prepare final product for shipping, reporting to the 2nd Shift Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial machinery, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Experience with industrial machinery.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Basic math/computer proficiency.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & place boxes/super sacks on/off production line, label and strap boxes.
• Forward pellet samples to the lab for testing.
• Monitor product quality and record extrusion process information.
• Purge barrel & clean dies, breaker plates, pellet coolers, etc. for product changes and shutdowns.
• Keep extruders and extruder area clean of powder, pellets, and debris.
• Minimal product defects and minimal downtime due to extrusion operations.
• Eliminate product contamination in boxes.
• Keep work area orderly and clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work in fast paced env

Experience with industrial machinery

Accuracy and attention to detail

Effective problem-solving skills

Basic math/computer proficiency

Strong work ethic and positive atitude

Forklift experience

Job description

Manner Polymers, Inc. is seeking a shift worker to monitor product quality, perform cleanouts of mixers, extruders, and material delivery systems.

The role involves multitasking to prep boxes, monitor extrusion, and prepare final product for shipping, reporting to the 2nd Shift Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial machinery, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.