Production Operator (REQ839)

Production Operator - Starting Wage is $21.50 per hour!

Manitowoc, WI

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Join the Manitowoc – Spartech Team!

We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs . - Most Benefits Start Day One!

In Manitowoc we heavily support automotive customers with flexible sound barrier and non-carpet flooring sheet. Our sound barrier product also is used in building and construction and energy markets for sound control applications. Manitowoc also produces black color concentrate pellets which are used in our customers process to color their end products.

We are currently looking for Production Operators to join our production team to support our variety of customers. If you meet the qualifications and want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large you become “just a number”, and who has a large focus on safety and success, Spartech might be the ideal company for you!

Job Summary:

This position is an advanced-level position within the manufacturing area, primarily responsible for performing material handling utilizing forklift, weigh-up, and/or packaging duties within the production department. Ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meets customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Spartech policies and procedures. Concurrent with performing these duties, the Production Operator will be expected to progress through our operator training program. The operator positions include extrusion production line and/or automated material handling and Banbury mixer operation.

Essential Job Duties:

Accomplish the duties of the job utilizing safe work habits and maintaining a safe workplace

Required to assist operator in unloading winder

Required to assist operator during change over’s

Required to inspect finished rolls, vacuum if dust is visible and inspect each roll for non-conforming characteristics [i.e., angel hair, loose rolls, roll weave or bad cuts]

Must be able to read and understand shop orders

Communicate with operator and shift lead

Perform cleaning task of equipment and plant

Stage rolls and other packaging items needed for production

Maintain inventory moves into the MIS in an accurate and timely manner

Remove roll, weigh, and properly package material from the winder/stacker and move to the designated area in the warehouse

Record daily total down time with reason codes

Operate forklifts as required (Change gas cylinders and/or do general maintenance as required)

Must be able to work a full schedule workweek and fulfill overtime requirements as needed

Perform SQC and quality testing, also responsible to cross check all paperwork and material labeling

Cut cores/ cardboard per size stated on work order

Receive any additional direction from operator

Competency in plant operator positions.

Additional Responsibilities:

May be required to train other employees

Active participant in Kaizen and lean events

May be required to perform duties not specifically listed above, the listed duties are subject to be changed at any time, as deemed necessary to support the business.

Key Metrics:

Safe and accurate movement of raw materials/by-products to the manufacturing equipment

Assist operator in any needed task

Accurate paperwork

Completion of duties in a timely and organized manner

Maintain clean lines in the manufacturing area

Be a certified forklift driver

Maintain a safe work environment

Direct and coach individuals as part of the backup operator duties