Production Specialist I - 3rd Shift

TekniPlex • Clinton, IL

6d

About The Position

The Production Specialist I works on an extrusion production line, following safe work practices and work-order instructions while producing products that meet required specifications. The role includes setting up and bringing up the line, troubleshooting production issues, operating pulling and cutting equipment, and maintaining line specifications. The specialist also performs frequent quality checks, uses measuring devices and appropriate materials and tools, collects retains for Quality Control, completes required ISO, GMP, and HACCP paperwork, and works to minimize process scrap. Equipment duties include cleaning and inserting the extruder screw, disassembling and reassembling extruder tooling, and changing cutter blades, bushings, and channels as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; fluent written and spoken English; the ability to understand manufacturing documents and instructions, complete reports, perform basic arithmetic, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions. The work involves regular standing, walking, hand use, reaching, hearing, and talking, with occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Lifting requirements range from regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and frequent lifting of 25 pounds to occasional lifting of 75 pounds or more with help or lift-assist devices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work orders, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and manufacturing terminology.
• Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports.
• Ability to follow and understand verbal instructions and communicate information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, reaching, hand use, and lifting up to 75 pounds or more occasionally with help or lift-assist devices.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safe work practices and work-order instructions.
• Perform quality checks using appropriate measuring devices and inspect work for accuracy, completeness, and professional appearance.
• Complete random quality checks every 5 to 10 minutes to ensure products meet specifications.
• Collect retains during hourly quality checks for Quality Control inspection.
• Complete paperwork required by ISO, GMP, and HACCP.
• Ensure correct materials, packaging supplies, and quality control tools are used.
• Produce labels for cartons and spools and assign lot numbers as applicable.
• Set up and bring up extrusion lines and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Limit process scrap and maintain line specifications.
• Pull, clean, and insert the extruder screw.
• Disassemble and reassemble extruder tooling from the adapter to the pin and die.
• Operate all pulling and cutting equipment.
• Change cutter blades, bushings, and channels as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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