Recycle Lead Operator

Master Lock; New London (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Lead Operator for shredding and recycling processes. The role involves ensuring operational safety, maintaining machine settings, and achieving production targets while demonstrating effective teamwork and communication skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be physically capable of lifting and standing for extended periods.

Benefits

Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Scholarship program for children of employees

Charitable gift matching

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all administrative forms for the recycling process are accurately maintained.
• Maintain machine settings within Standard Operating Conditions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Lead Operator of shredding, grinding, extruding, and pelletizing equipment in the manufacturing of recycled polyethylene (PE).

YOUR ROLE:

• Ensure that all required administrative forms associated with the recycle process are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
• Keep all machine settings within the Standard Operating Condition parameters provided.
• Ensure the recycle line is run within recommended safety and operating characteristics.
• Keep correct scrap material feeding on the in-feed belt for proper coloration and physical properties.
• Maintain 5S in the work areas at all times.
• Ensure the scheduled output production rates are achieved, and reported on the required form.
• Report non-conforming product to management immediately.
• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance to the equipment as required and document accordingly.
• Demonstrate good teamwork by assisting/training co-workers as needed, or as directed by your Supervisor.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with ability to work within a team structure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for 12 hour shift.
• Ability to bend, squat, stand and pull.
• Ability to wear and operate safety equipment (earplugs and safety glasses).
• Ability to read printed data from reports, as well as computer screen.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

Additional Information

BENEFITS

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire, and a bonus program plus generous PTO
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Charitable gift matching
• Adoption Assistance
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products

Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Fiberon/Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Larson/Solar Innovations) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. Fortune Brands Doors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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About the company

Master Lock is an American company that develops padlocks, combination locks, safes, and related security products.

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