Production/Process Equipment Operator II

Celanese; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Curately AI, Inc is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to run extrusion machinery and ensure safety and product quality. The role includes setting up the extruder, monitoring processes, and cleaning equipment as part of daily production tasks.

Responsibilities include maintaining run logs, assisting with process improvements, and safely operating a forklift. A high school diploma or GED and manufacturing experience are preferred; training will be provided on safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience may be considered as meeting education requirement.
• Experience with plastics and extrusion processes preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Set up extruder to run products per SOP with minimal downtime.
• Monitor and troubleshoot extrusion process.
• Stop processes for safety or quality issues and assist in problem-solving.
• Operate forklift truck safely.
• Maintain clean work area and conduct equipment cleaning.
• Complete product turn-arounds and log run data and packaging reports.
• Provide shift hand-over reports to the next operator.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Fork truck operation

Interpersonal communication

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fork truck

Extrusion equipment

Job description

Shift5:45pm-6:15amWorkdays will be Sun-Tue or Wed-FriDuration12-month temporary assignment through AgileOnePosition DescriptionThe Manufacturing Operator will be responsible for operating machinery in the production of products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.Roles Responsibilities• Sets up extruder to run a product in accordance with standard operating conditions with minimal downtime and loss of product.• Monitors and troubleshoots during the extrusion process.• If safety or quality issues develop, stops process and actively participates in problem-solving with shift supervisor, maintenance, safety and other operators.• Safely drives fork truck.• Actively participates in cleaning work area.• Completes product turn-arounds, which includes cleaning the extruder barrel and screws, the feeder, the pelletizer, the classifier, the reclaimer system, the automatic bagger, and feed and product totes to prevent product contamination.• Maintains proper records, which includes run logs/sheet, feed blends on line, amount of product in totes, packaging reports, work orders, log books.• Provides report to on-coming operator for successful shift hand-over.• Reviews and understands the policies and procedures contained in standard operating procedures, hazardous communication and waste disposal procedures.• Assumes personal responsibility for complying with all safety/health related policies and procedures, participates in company sponsored safety programs and activities, and reports to management those conditions or actions by employees or others that might create a hazard to themselves or others in the plant.Skills• Ability in the operation and uses of various hand tools.• Must maintain acceptable housekeeping standards.• Good communication skills required.• Ability to work individually and within a small group. Daily activities may vary based daily production needs.• Physical requirements include: lifting 55-lb bags (floor to chest), working in hot & cold temperatures, climbing stairs, frequent walking, standing and reaching in front of body.• Frequent climbing on/off of fork truck.• Basic mechanical and a sound mathematics aptitude which includes the ability to calculate percent’s, ratios, unit conversions, averages, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.• Previous manufacturing experience, especially working with plastics and extrusion process is preferred.• Previous work experience operating fork truck is preferred.Education• High school education or GED.• 5 years of manufacturing experience may be considered as meeting education requirement.• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.