Machine Operator - 3rd Shift Available (10:45pm to 7am)

Teknor Apex; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pawtucket is seeking a dedicated production team member for the 3rd shift. This full-time role involves batch manufacturing with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and adherence to established procedures. Candidates must demonstrate good communication and math skills, and be willing to operate forklifts. Regular attendance and participation in Lean Manufacturing initiatives are crucial.

Benefits

Paid Lunch Break

Mandatory Overtime

Qualifications

• Able to read and comprehend English.
• Must practice good housekeeping and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for verifying item codes and recording lot numbers.
• Cleaning and inspecting the blender for the next compound charge.
• Coordinating blender production with other areas.

Skills

Communication

Math

Forklift Operation

Job description

Positions open on 3rd shift (10:45pm - 7am)

• 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.
• There is a paid lunch break; however, you will not be allowed to leave the building during that time.
• 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.

Job Requirements:

• Responsible prior to the charging of the blender for verifying all TA item code numbers and

recording all lot numbers of staged materials on the batch card.

• Responsible for the cleaning and inspection of the blender to insure 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.

• Responsible for the charging of all hand adds to the blender as specified by the blender batch

card.

• Responsible for reporting any variation from procedure to supervision and documenting this

variation on the batch card.

• Responsible for coordinating blender production with other areas of operation.
• Must perform all job functions in a timely fashion and in accordance with all established safety

rules and policies.

• Must practice good housekeeping and wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must meet or exceed all plant performance indicators.
• Must participate in and help sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Skills:

• Able to read and comprehend English.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Possess good math skills.
• 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.