Production Operator III - 3rd shift

TekniPlex•Ridgefield, NJ

2d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

TekniPlex is a global team focused on innovations in materials science, aiming to improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protect essential consumer goods. With over 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, TekniPlex creates safer, smarter solutions for industries like healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. The company encourages bold thinking, cross-cultural collaboration, and continuous growth. This role contributes to protecting product integrity, supporting patient safety, and driving innovations. TekniPlex is hiring a Production Operator III for the 3rd shift at its Ridgefield, NJ facility. This position, under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, is responsible for producing and/or packaging quality products to customer specifications on one of the production lines. Key duties include maintaining, troubleshooting, and setting up the line, performing screen changes, preparing for changeovers, and assigning lot numbers. The individual must be capable of performing all employee tasks and other assigned duties.

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

Nice To Haves

Forklift 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
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
Troubleshooting issues of the line
Provide training or help to other employees when needed or as needed to team members