Production Operator

Aurora Material Solutions; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Lastique International Corporation in Louisville, KY is seeking a ProductionMachine Operator to run grinders, pulverizers, blenders, and pelletizers for high‑quality resin production. You will manage machine start‑ups, feeds, and monitoring to sustain optimal output and quality in a busy plastics processing environment.

The role requires handling materials, performing quality checks, and maintaining equipment with safety and efficiency in mind at our large 130,000 sq ft facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of professional machine operating experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more specialized polymer processing machines (such as grinders, pulverizers, blenders, or pelletizers) to precise production specifications on a continuous basis.
• Lift and secure workpieces/materials manually or with a hoist, facilitating the handling of various plastic and nonmetal materials.
• Start machines, engage feed, and continuously monitor operations to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
• Conduct thorough inspections and measure workpieces/compounds for quality assurance, adhering to Lastique's high standards.
• Adjust machine controls as needed to maintain tolerance and achieve optimal performance in the resin processing line.
• Clean and maintain machined parts and work areas, upholding a safe and organized environment within our 130,000 sq. ft. facility.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Description

Lastique International Corporation | Louisville, Kentucky

Ready to join a growing team that’s a leader in plastics processing and recycling?

Lastique International is a Louisville-based company supplying top-quality plastic resins—like Polypropylene, Polyethylene, and PVC—to manufacturers worldwide. We’re serious about sustainability, too; we operate a huge 130,000 square foot facility right here in Louisville where we actively recycle millions of pounds of PVC scrap every year.

We are looking for a reliable and skilled ProductionMachine Operator to be a key player in our production process. In this critical role, you’ll be hands‑on with the equipment—running grinders, pulverizers, blenders, or pelletizers—that helps us create high-quality compounds and keeps material out of landfills. If you're a professional, self-motivated worker who can adapt quickly and wants to make a real impact on product quality and our recycling mission, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more specialized polymer processing machines (such as grinders, pulverizers, blenders, or pelletizers) to precise production specifications on a continuous basis.
• Lift and secure workpieces/materials manually or with a hoist, facilitating the handling of various plastic and nonmetal materials (Polypropylene, Polyethylene, PVC).
• Start machines, engage feed, and continuously monitor operations to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
• Conduct thorough inspections and measure workpieces/compounds for quality assurance, adhering to Lastique's high standards.
• Adjust machine controls as needed to maintain tolerance and achieve optimal performance in the resin processing line.
• Clean and maintain machined parts and work areas, upholding a safe and organized environment within our 130,000 sq. ft. facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of professional machine operating experience. (Preferred)
• Forklift experience. (Preferred)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• English language proficiency.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and loud noise.
• Occasional exposure to high places, electrical shock risk, and outside weather conditions.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Lastique is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Relocation services are not provided.

Company Description

OUR MISSION: To be our customers’ first choice in polymer compound solutions, enabling their success through innovation and consistently delivering high-quality products with exceptional customer service.

We are known for manufacturing the highest quality advanced polymers, custom thermoplastics and compounds for a variety of applications in the building & construction, industrial, consumer, and electrical/electronic/wire & cable industries.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Safety 1st • Customer Focused • Entrepreneurially Driven

CORE VALUES:
RESPECT - Operate in a spirit of cooperation and dignity.
INTEGRITY - Be transparent, honest and ethical in all interactions.
TRUST - Keep promises and commitments made to others.
RESOURCEFULNESS - Demonstrate initiative when facing challenges or new opportunities.
IMPROVEMENT - Maintain a mindset to continually enhance quality products and services.
TEAMWORK - Know that we cannot achieve or provide great things alone.

OUR MISSION: To be our customers’ first choice in polymer compound solutions, enabling their success through innovation and consistently delivering high-quality products with exceptional customer service.

We are known for manufacturing the highest quality advanced polymers, custom thermoplastics and compounds for a variety of applications in the building & construction, industrial, consumer, and electrical/electronic/wire & cable industries.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Safety 1st • Customer Focused • Entrepreneurially Driven

CORE VALUES: