Unit Operator - Hose - 2nd Shift

Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Low-cost insurance

401K with employer contrib

Paid vacation & holidays

Sign-on bonus

Employee rewards program

Job summary

Teknor Apex Carolina Co is seeking a Unit Operator - Hose for the 2nd shift. The role involves ensuring equipment runs smoothly, reading batch cards, and verifying correct materials and tooling. Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Responsibilities include monitoring production, maintaining quality, and keeping a clean work area. Forklift experience and color vision are preferred, with potential for growth within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Positions may require use of a forklift.
• Frequent lifting and carrying duties are part of the role.
• Fine motor skills are important for handling hoses and components.
• Color vision is required to identify color-coded parts.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with and follow all safety rules.
• Ensure all equipment is running and ready for production.
• Read batch cards and verify correct hose/compound.
• Check and load proper tooling for extruder hoses.
• Monitor equipment to keep product within specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting 11-25 lbs

Carrying up to 15 lbs

Fine manipulation

Color vision

Education

Work Keys certification

Job description

Unit Operator - Hose - 2nd Shift

Teknor Apex Carolina Co

• PO Box 926 Fountain Inn SC 29644
• [phone]

General Functions

• Familiar with and practice all company safety rules
• Ensure all necessary equipment is running
• Check schedule for product to be run
• Read batch card for instructions.
• Check hopper to make certain proper compound is being used.
• Make sure proper tooling is in the extruder
• Check heaters and cooling fans to makes sure they are operating properly
• Monitor Laser mike to keep product in specifications.
• Change reels of hose and store them in designated area
• Maintain a clean, neat and organized work area

Skill Requirements

• This job may require operation of a fork truck.
• This job involves lifting of 11 to 25 pounds for up to 3 hours per shift.
• This job involves carrying objects that weigh up to 15 pounds for up to 3 hours per shift.
• This job requires fine manipulation of the hands
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) required.

Educational Requirements

• At least 3 years production experience preferred.
• Ability to perform functions in company computer systems.
• High attention to detail.
• Communicates across multiple groups and at multiple levels. Prefer Work Keys certification.

Join the Teknor Apex Team and you will enjoy many perks and benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision with extremely LOW deductibles
• Low-cost insurance plan - 85% paid by the company
• Wellness program to earn substantial discounts for medical premiums
• Up to 7% Employer Contribution to 401K
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• $1,000.00 Sign on Bonus - $250 paid after 30 days, $250 after 90 days and remaining $500 paid after 180 days (6 months)
• Employee Recognition Program – earn points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products