Machine Operator (Nights)

JSP • Detroit, MI

4h • $21

About The Position

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To operate production equipment and ensure quality by checking for non-conforming material.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and direction.
• This position requires the ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing.
• Must be able to operate a forklift truck, which requires the use of arms and legs, the ability to get onto truck and depth perception to stack and/or move crates or other material.
• Must have finger dexterity and be able to see and hear.
• Must be able to climb and work from a ladder.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Safety equipment consists of all forms of PPE such as safety glasses, ear plugs and steel-toed shoes.
• Must be able to come to work as scheduled on a regular basis and be able to work 8 or 12-hour rotating shifts as necessary.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime based on customer/department needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate the extruder and reactor machines including stocking of lines.
• Package materials in sacks and bulk, completing required documentation, labels, etc.
• Perform quality and visual checks, ensuring only quality products are shipped to the customers.
• Continually monitor product quality, recommend and implement corrective action as needed to keep product running within established specifications.
• Assist in troubleshooting non-routine or complex equipment problems, identifying and implementing solutions.
• Provides operational support for trials, scale-ups and specials.
• Maintain a clean work area, including cleaning, sorting and preparing packaging materials (sacks, pallets, etc.) for reuse. In addition, clean up any other areas affected by work.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary reviews of manufacturing processes, make recommendations to management for improvements to those processes and determine the need for new equipment.
• Report/document all production, down time and movement activities in order to ensure QAD business system is accurate to production documentation.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k match
• Annual bonus opportunity

What This Job Offers

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