Technical Process Operator (Extrusion Department)

The Clorox Company; United States; On-site; USD 3,031,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) program

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning opportunities

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking an Extrusion Technical Process Operator to safely provide quality blown plastic film rolls to bag making departments, focusing on safety, quality, cost, and OEE while supporting continuous improvement.

This onsite role requires a high school diploma and about one year of manufacturing experience, and it involves twelve-hour rotating shifts, data entry, basic maintenance, and equipment start-up and changeovers.

Qualifications

• One year manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand instructions, work procedures, and maintain accuracy.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including nights and weekends.
• Able to perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on plastic film using defined procedures.
• Process daily scrap materials per procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor mechanical repairs.
• Operate equipment startup and changeover procedures.
• Enter data into computer systems accurately and timely.
• Maintain housekeeping and organize work area.
• Coordinate with team on safety, quality, and production needs.
• Complete required paperwork and training in a timely manner.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality control

Data entry

Troubleshooting

Autonomous maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Equipment maintenance tools

Pallet jacks / fork trucks

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Extrusion Technical Process Operator

role is to safely provide quality blown plastic film rolls to bag making departments. The Extrusion TPO is responsible for the department’s success in Safety, Quality, Cost, OEE, and equipment maintenance. TPO helps with continuous improvement using Operational Excellence tools. Pay rate: $24.30/Hour + $1.50 Shift Differential Schedule: Rotation Between Days and Nights Throughout the Month (7 AM - 7 PM & 7 PM - 7 AM)

In this role, you will:

• Perform quality checks on plastic film through specified and detailed quality control procedures.
• Process daily loose scrap materials using specified procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process failures and complete some minor mechanical repairs.
• Perform routine and unique mechanical and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Able to perform Autonomous Maintenance (AM) on equipment and follow sustainability processes.
• Remove or replace various large and small pieces of equipment using hand tools as needed.
• Perform frequent data entry into computer systems.
• Perform detailed equipment start-up procedures.
• Routinely monitor equipment and product temperatures.
• Operate various pallet jacks, fork trucks, and banding equipment.
• Perform equipment set-up changes through removing, modifying, adjusting, and/or installing parts.
• Perform process changes or adjustments to ensure the production of high-quality finished products.
• Perform daily and other periodic housekeeping and work area organization tasks.
• Maintain and update detailed departmental equipment and production performance metrics and reports.
• Communicate daily with peers and managers on departmental performance and issues as it relates to safety, quality, production and other departmental metrics and resource needs.
• May be required to perform team coordination activities related to team safety, quality, production scheduling or other core business functions.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Complete all required training in a timely manner.
• Complete other routine and unique tasks and projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Ability to tolerate sustained standing/walking up to 10 hours a day, for up to 7 consecutive days. Ability to perform occasional to frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs. Ability to utilize good eye-hand coordination. Ability to perform occasional bending and squatting. Ability to tolerate kneeling and/or crawling in small and confined spaces. Ability to tolerate exposure to non-weather-related hot temperatures. Ability to use coordination and dexterity in fingers while wearing protective gloves. Ability to push/pull material weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to frequently climb and descend stairs. Ability to reach to floor level, overhead and forward to work on machines. Ability to work with industrial cleaning solvents and industrial inks.

What we look for

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to understand instructions, work procedures, reason and make judgments, problem solve, plan, coordinate, and direct own work while coping with a variety of duties and expectations.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, for up to 7 consecutive days.
• Ability to work occasional mandatory overtime shifts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and distinctly (oral and written) with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to perform effectively under stressful conditions, prioritizing job duties while working with team members.
• Ability to work occasionally at multiple-story elevations.
• Ability to problem solve, making decisions quickly without direct supervision.

Workplace type

Onsite

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Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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