Machine Operator - 3rd Shift/High Volume

RTP Company; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

RTP Company in Winona, Minnesota, is seeking a dependable operator for the thermoplastic extrusion line. You will set up, start, and operate machinery to blend, mix, and package materials, ensuring continuous strands and adherence to safety and ISO standards.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 60 lbs, work the 3rd shift from 11pm to 7am, and participate in training and continuous improvement. Overtime and weekend work are required on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred forklift experience.
• Preferred manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to procedures.
• Weigh ingredients and ensure correct delivery to the work area.
• Monitor production and equipment safety and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Document work performed, logs, and data reports.
• Perform machine cleaning and participate in training and continuous improvement.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Operate equipment

Lift 60 lbs

Read manuals

Attend training

Attendance

Overtime willingness

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Safety equipment use

Job description

Brief Description

This position is responsible for the set up and operation of thermoplastic extrusion equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transports dry or liquid materials to produce customer products.

Brief Description

This position is responsible for the set up and operation of thermoplastic extrusion equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transports dry or liquid materials to produce customer products.

Hourly Rate

$26.35/hour, including shift differential

Work Schedule

3rd Shift 11pm to 7am with a Sunday night start. Overtime as required including weekend work on Saturday and or Sunday. (Friday night 11pm /Saturday night 11pm) Employees are assigned to a rotating A/B weekend shift.

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.
• Material handling.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

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
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
• Possess a positive attitude
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend
• Willing 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
  
  

Summary

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.