Extrusion Operator - 3rd Shift

TekniPlex•Sparks, NV

1d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day. At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact. Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next. JOB SUMMARY Tekniplex Healthcare is a worldwide recognized company specializing in the manufacturing of medical grade plastics and extrusions. TekniPlex is hiring an Extrusion Operator - 3rd Shift - $25 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential per hour located in Sparks, NV. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to help us on our 3rd Shift (11:50PM - 8AM). This job holds a lot of potential for growth and leadership. We are offering a $1500 sign on Bonus for those that want to be part of our team. In addition, we offer great benefits plus a monthly production bonus.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Following all safety rules and procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Works closely with local management and production employees to achieve the “My Goal is Zero Accidents” objective.
Ability to operate all equipment on the production line to include changes and set-up in the manufacturing process.
Checking all work orders/specification sheets for specific work instructions.
Perform hourly quality checks and double checks for accuracy.
Accurately complete all paperwork as required.
Collect retains during hourly quality checks for Quality Control inspection.
Inspect work for accuracy, completeness, and professional look.
Responsible for clean out of the blenders in accordance with instructions.
Perform random quality checks every 5 to 10 minutes to ensure product specifications.
Ensuring correct material, packaging supplies and quality control tools are being used.
Scan product and material into LN.
Limiting Scrap and wasting of material.
All aspects of changing a line over to another part/style number.
Trouble-shooting issues of the line.
Provide training or help to other employees when needed or as needed to team members.