Extrusion Operator I - 3rd Shift

TekniPlex•Sparks, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Tekni-Plex is a global leader in advanced plastic and rubber polymer technology with 50 years of experience. They engineer solutions for critical applications in medical devices and food packaging. The company values innovation, integrity, trust, and employee fulfillment, offering opportunities for employees to grow and make an impact. This specific role is for an Extrusion Operator in the Colorite Division at their Sparks, NV plant, focusing on the 3rd shift (11:50 pm - 8:00 am). The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus, starting pay of $25 per hour plus shift differential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform all employee tasks and other duties as required and assigned.
Regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
Regularly required to hear and talk.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds or more with help from others or a mechanical lifting device.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing Experience
Machine Operation Experience

Responsibilities

Producing and/or packaging quality products on a production line to customer specifications.
Maintaining the production line.
Trouble-shooting line issues.
Setting up the production line.
Performing screen changes.
Being prepared for line change-overs.
Assigning lot numbers.
Following all safety rules and procedures.
Working closely with local management and production employees to achieve the “My Goal is Zero Accidents” objective.
Operating all equipment on the production line, including changes and set-up.
Checking work orders/specification sheets for specific work instructions.
Performing hourly quality checks and double checks for accuracy.
Accurately completing all required paperwork.
Collecting retains during hourly quality checks for Quality Control inspection.
Inspecting work for accuracy, completeness, and professional look.
Responsible for clean out of the blenders in accordance with instructions.
Performing random quality checks every 5 to 10 minutes to ensure product specifications.
Ensuring correct material, packaging supplies, and quality control tools are being used.
Scanning product and material into LN.
Limiting scrap and waste of material.
Performing all aspects of changing a line over to another part/style number.
Providing training or help to other employees when needed.