Production Technician - 2nd Shift

AMPACET CORP•Heath, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all extrusion activities during the shift and to maintain high morale and work standards and strive to achieve company goals. This role involves operating extruders, troubleshooting, performing clean downs, making packaging labels, building packaging, handling repacks, moving finished goods packages to the staging area, performing PPG SPC, maintaining housekeeping, process optimization, and completing production documentation and SOCs. All production positions are also responsible for housekeeping of work areas, assisting with clean downs, following Quality plans, safety procedures, wearing proper PPE, waste and yield loss control, understanding ISO guidelines, completing documentation, proper material handling, following good manufacturing practices, and covering other positions for breaks, lunches, and vacation/sick time as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Plastics knowledge, preferably with extruder and twin screw knowledge
Must be safety conscious, adaptable, and dependable
Demonstrates exceptional teamwork
Possesses high levels of motivation, optimism and is action orientated
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, and problem solving skills
Leads by example, gains respect from team and communicates with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities
Must successfully pass a company physical
Able to lift up to 70 lbs
Be capable of twisting, bending, stooping, standing, walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, sometimes using steps or ladders
Be able to work in adverse weather conditions/temperatures

Responsibilities

Operate extruders
Troubleshoot extrusion equipment
Perform clean downs
Make packaging labels
Build packaging
Handle repacks
Move finished goods packages to staging area
Perform PPG SPC
Maintain housekeeping of work areas
Process optimization
Complete production documentation
Set up and document SOCs
Assist with clean downs
Follow Quality plans
Follow proper safety procedures
Wear proper personal protective equipment
Control waste and yield loss
Understand related safety procedures and ISO guidelines
Perform proper material handling procedures
Follow good manufacturing practices
Cover other positions for breaks, lunches, and vacation/sick as deemed necessary by the Production Supervisor