Machine Operator - 1st Shift/Finishing Center

RTP COMPANY; Goodview (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RTP Company is seeking a Production Associate to run and set up optical sorting, aspiration, and packaging equipment at the RTP Finishing Center in Minnesota. The job emphasizes safe, compliant operation in a high-speed production line.

Location includes 4410 Theurer Blvd and Goodview, MN with a 1st shift 7am–3pm, Monday–Friday and overtime as needed. Training and continual improvement are encouraged, with a focus on quality and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and follow standardized procedures.
• Must be able to read and follow manuals and production procedures.
• Willing to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
• Must be able to pass forklift test and respirator fit test.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and operate machinery to mix, extrude, and handle materials.
• Weigh ingredients and ensure correct delivery to machinery.
• Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Document logs, data reports, and procedures for accuracy.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Safety-conscious

Read manuals

English literacy

Overtime willing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Location 4410 Theurer Blvd,Goodview, MN, 55987,United States
• Base Pay $23.60 / Hour
• Job Category Production
• Employee Type FT Hourly-Non Exempt
• Manage Others No

The RTP Finishing Center specializes in applicable post-extrusion processes that provide high levels of cleanliness and purity. This position is responsible for the set up and operation of optical sorting, aspiration, and packaging equipment to produce final products.

Work Schedule:

1st Shift 7am - 3pm, Monday-Friday with overtime as required, including potential for Saturday and or Sunday work. Employees are assigned to rotating A/B weekend shift.

Work Location: 4410 Theurer Blvd., Winona, MN

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures ensuring strands of material are continuous and ensure all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Weigh ingredients to meet specifications and insert into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and insert pre-blended materials into machinery.
• Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
• Examines material visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Transfer samples of materials to the lab for evaluation and follow instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.
• Package the finished pelletized materials in containers and/or bags.
• Refer issues/problems to Productions Lead or Production Managers for disposition.
• Perform all required machine cleaning.
• Complete and maintain all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity.
• Document work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shift
• Read and follow manuals and procedures
• M aintain a clean and safe workspace
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
• Possess a positive attitude
• Must be w illing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend
• W illing and able to work in temperature extremes - hot and cold
• Must be able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

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

RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company's engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.

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.