ProductionProcess Equipment Operator II

United Global Technologies; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking skilled operators who can efficiently manage extrusion processes while operating forklifts safely. This position involves ensuring operational integrity and safety compliance during 12-hour shifts. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in manufacturing and reliable forklift operation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license for operation of a forklift.
• Previous forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive forklift trucks and manage housekeeping in the work area.
• Set up and monitor extruders for product runs according to standards.
• Complete product turnarounds and maintain records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

Extrusion

Education

High school education or GED

5 years of manufacturing experience

Job description

Qualifications: 2 openings

• High school education or GED

****12 hour shifts every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday**

• 5 years of manufacturing experience may be considered as meeting education requirement

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• Extrusion experience preferred

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license for operation of a fork-lift

• Previous fork-lift experience a plus

Responsibilities:

• Safely drive fork trucks and actively participate in housekeeping for the work area.

• Setting up one or two extruders to run a product that is 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

• Completes product turnarounds, 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

• Maintaining proper records, which includes run logs/sheet, feed blends on the line, amount of product in totes, packaging reports, work orders, logbooks and keeping the on-coming operator informed as to important issues

• Review and understanding of the policies and procedures contained in standard operating procedures, hazardous communication and waste disposal procedures

• Assume personal responsibility for complying with all safety/health related policies and procedures, participate in company sponsored safety programs and activities, and report to management those conditions or actions by employees or others that might create a hazard to themselves or others in the plant

Comments/Special Instructions

This person will be working 12 hour shifts every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday- 6 PM -6 AM