Machine Operator - 12 hour rotating Day shifts

Agru America Inc • Fernley, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Agru America, Inc., is a global corporation which has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based Agru America, Inc. has been the world’s leading manufacturer of plastics and geosynthestics. We are growing our team and are looking for motivated individuals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; required
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment +1 year, required
• Forklift experience, required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime if necessary
• Ability to troubleshoot and multitask
• Basic mathematic skills
• Team player who is reliable and trustworthy
• Maintains a clean and safe work area
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints, preferred
• Technical degree or certification, preferred
• Experience with 5s, preferred
• Experience as a machine mechanic, preferred
• Some electrical, preferred
• Overhead crane, preferred
• Quality control experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery
• Follow production schedules and meet quality standards
• Collaborate with team members to improve production processes
• Maintain accurate records of production data and equipment maintenance
• Adhere to safety protocols and promote a safe working environment
• Assist in training new employees in manufacturing procedures
• Maintains an understanding of the different types of raw materials and the appropriate manufacturing location where they should be utilized
• Check the quality of products
• Examines, measures, and weighs materials or products
• Informs the shift supervisor about product quality problems, equipment problems and safety concerns
• Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed

Benefits

• Medical coverage with BCBS.
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Mutual of Omaha.
• Supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield (voluntary, employee-paid).
• Vacation accrual starting after 90 days, increasing at 5 and 10 years of service.
• 401k plan eligibility after 90 days of employment.
• Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED