Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (2:45pm to 11pm)

Teknor Apex; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their production team. This full-time role focuses on batch manufacturing, requiring attention to detail and teamwork to ensure efficiency and safety. Responsibilities include verifying materials, preparing equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. The company values employee relationships and offers a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and math skills, as well as the ability to operate machinery. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic team and help produce high-quality custom compounds, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend English and communicate effectively.
• Good math skills and ability to operate forklifts and hand trucks.

Responsibilities

• Verify item codes and record lot numbers on batch cards.
• Clean and inspect blenders for the next compound charge.
• Coordinate production with other operational areas.

Skills

English comprehension

Communication skills

Math skills

Forklift operation

Electric hand truck operation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.

Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products.

“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain, CEO

Join the team behind our custom compounds.

Job Requirements:

1. This role is a full-time position within our production department where we have a team approach to batch manufacturing. Timely and regular attendance is crucial to your success and the safety of the team.
2. There is a paid lunch break; however, you will not be allowed to leave the building during that time.
3. There is mandatory overtime associated with the role depending upon the needs of the business. The mandatory overtime schedule is posted for the next 6 months in the stretch room. Additional mandatory overtime may be needed on a weekly basis. Once you are trained in your functional area, you will be asked to work overtime. You will be asked to work overtime one week in advance. Overtime during the week is no more than 4 hours either prior to the normal start of your shift or at the end of your regularly scheduled shift.

Responsibilities include:

1. Verifying all TA item code numbers and recording all lot numbers of staged materials on the batch card prior to the charging of the blender.
2. Cleaning and inspecting the blender to ensure it is ready to accept the next compound charge, staging the necessary raw materials and preparing the blender to accept the next compound charge scheduled.
3. Charging all hand adds to the blender as specified by the blender batch card.
4. Reporting any variation from procedure to supervision and documenting this variation on the batch card.
5. Coordinating blender production with other areas of operation.
6. Performing all job functions in a timely fashion and in accordance with all established safety rules and policies.
7. Practicing good housekeeping and wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
8. Meeting or exceeding all plant performance indicators.
9. Participating in and helping sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Skills:

1. Able to read and comprehend English.
2. Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Possess good math skills.
4. Able to drive (or learn to drive) a forklift and to use an electric hand truck.

Position Reports To: Production Supervisor

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.

Qualifications Education:

Required: High School