Production Operator

ZipRecruiter; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing company in Manitowoc as a Production Operator, responsible for material handling and quality assurance in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive salaries and benefits starting from day one, while working in a team-focused atmosphere that supports your growth and success.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid life and long-term and short-term programs

401(k) with a strong matching program

120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date)

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess above average math and reading skills.
• Proficient in operating forklifts and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling utilizing forklift and packaging duties.
• Assist operators in unloading and managing production flow.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in the production area.

Skills

Forklift Licensed

Packaging Experience

Machine Setups for Production Runs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The shift structure is as follows:

6:54am – 3:00pm

2:54pm – 11:00pm

10:54pm – 7:00am

Production Operator - Starting Wage is $21.50 per hour!

Manitowoc, WI

How can you make a difference at your job and can have the opportunity to grow?

Join the Manitowoc – Spartech Team!

We offercompetitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs. - Most Benefits Start Day One!

In Manitowoc we heavily support automotive customers with flexible sound barrier and non-carpet flooring sheet. Our sound barrier product also is used in building and construction and energy markets for sound control applications. Manitowoc also produces black concentrate pellets which are used in our customers process to their end products.

We are currently looking for Production Operators to join our production team to support our variety of customers. If you meet the qualifications and want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large you become “just a number”, and who has a large focus on safety and success, Spartech might be the ideal company for you!

Job Summary:

This position is an advanced-level position within the manufacturing area, primarily responsible for performing material handling utilizing forklift, weigh-up, and/or packaging duties within the production department. Ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meets customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Spartech policies and procedures. Concurrent with performing these duties, the Production Operator will be expected to progress through our operator training program. The operator positions include extrusion production line and/or automated material handling and Banbury mixer operation.

Essential Job Duties:

• Accomplish the duties of the job utilizing safe work habits and maintaining a safe workplace
• Required to assist operator in unloading winder
• Required to assist operator during change over’s
• Required to inspect finished rolls, vacuum if dust is visible and inspect each roll for non-conforming characteristics [i.e., angel hair, loose rolls, roll weave or bad cuts]
• Must be able to read and understand shop orders
• Communicate with operator and shift lead
• Perform cleaning task of equipment and plant
• Stage rolls and other packaging items needed for production
• Maintain inventory moves into the MIS in an accurate and timely manner
• Remove roll, weigh, and properly package material from the winder/stacker and move to the designated area in the warehouse
• Record daily total down time with reason codes
• Operate forklifts as required (Change gas cylinders and/or do general maintenance as required)
• Must be able to work a full schedule workweek and fulfill overtime requirements as needed
• Perform SQC and quality testing, also responsible to cross check all paperwork and material labeling
• Cut cores/ cardboard per size stated on work order
• Receive any additional direction from operator
• Competency in plant operator positions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• May be required to train other employees
• Active participant in Kaizen and lean events

May be required to perform duties not specifically listed above, the listed duties are subject to be changed at any time, as deemed necessary to support the business

Key Metrics:

• Safe and accurate movement of raw materials/by-products to the manufacturing equipment
• Assist operator in any needed task
• Accurate paperwork
• Completion of duties in a timely and organized manner
• Maintain clean lines in the manufacturing area
• Be a certified forklift driver
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Direct and coach individuals as part of the backup operator duties

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess above average math and reading skills
• Requires the ability to complete paperwork accurately and timely

Mental Demands:

• Requires good hand/eye coordination and good vision
• Must be a self-starter and team oriented
• Must be conscious of all safety aspects affecting the manufacturing operations

Benefits

• We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs. Most benefits start day one! Benefits include:

• Medical.

• Dental.

• Vision.

• Company paid life and long-term and short-term programs.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) with a strong matching program.

• 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).

• 11 paid holidays.

Spartech, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of , , , , , , , , , genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

You should be proficient in:

• Forklift Licensed
• Packaging Experience
• Machine Setups for Production Runs