Process Operator

Riken Elastomers•Hopkinsville, KY

3h•$0 - $21

About The Position

The Process Operator follows specifications to perform production tasks involving thermoplastic and polyvinyl chloride compounds, meeting customer requirements and environmental, health, safety, and quality standards. The role includes weighing and loading materials, operating blending equipment, monitoring production and raw-material supplies, handling and packaging products, cleaning equipment, and keeping work areas orderly. The operator also supports continuous improvement, tests samples, assists with truck loading and unloading and maintenance activities, maintains inventory, and completes required paperwork. The employee may stop a process to address quality, safety, or environmental concerns, place suspect product on quality hold, and notify supervisory personnel of noncompliance. The position works in plant and office environments and requires the physical capabilities described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
Mechanical ability.
Good math skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to become forklift certified.
Strong follow-up and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to work any schedule.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting and/or moving approximately 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of related work experience is preferred.
Compounding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Comply with environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, and products to ensure they meet requirements.
Load blenders with raw materials according to specifications.
Operate or tend machines used to mix or blend materials.
Monitor raw materials from the main material supply.
Observe production and monitor equipment for safe and efficient operation.
Handle and package product.
Routinely clean blending, mixing, and packaging equipment.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas using 5S.
Initiate or suggest ideas and support continuous improvement efforts, including in quality and environmental, health, and safety.
Test material or product samples with test equipment to check compliance with specifications.
Load and unload trucks as needed.
Assist with maintenance-related activities.
Maintain proper inventory levels.
Complete required paperwork.
Respond appropriately to instructions from the Process Leader and work appropriately with coworkers and peers.
Stop processes to correct quality, safety, or environmental problems; identify and place suspect product on quality hold; and promptly notify supervisory personnel of noncompliant processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.