Night Shift Thermoplastic Extrusion Operator

RTP Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RTP Company, a global plastic compounds producer, is seeking a production operator for its Fort Worth facility. The role focuses on set up and operation of thermoplastic extrusion equipment used to blend, mix, package, and transport materials to produce customer products.

The position runs Sunday-Thursday from 11 PM to 7 AM and requires adherence to safety standards, ISO procedures, and quality controls while maintaining data integrity and equipment cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Preferred forklift experience.
• Preferred manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and operate extrusion machinery per procedures.
• Weigh ingredients and ensure correct delivery to machinery.
• Monitor production for safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
• Document logs and data entries to ensure data integrity.
• Transfer samples to lab and follow batch adjustments if needed.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Operate equipment

Lift 60 lbs

Read manuals

Safety compliance

Dependable attendance

Overtime availability

Temperature extremes

Forklift & respirator tests

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RTP Company, a global plastic compounds producer, is seeking a production operator for its Fort Worth facility. The role focuses on set up and operation of thermoplastic extrusion equipment used to blend, mix, package, and transport materials to produce customer products.

The position runs Sunday-Thursday from 11 PM to 7 AM and requires adherence to safety standards, ISO procedures, and quality controls while maintaining data integrity and equipment cleanliness.