Unit Operator - Plastics - 2nd Shift (2:40pm - 11:00pm)

Teknor Apex Company•Fountain Inn, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Teknor Apex is seeking a Unit Operator for their 2nd shift (2:40pm - 11:00pm) manufacturing team. This role is responsible for converting additives into a powder mixture, weighing raw materials, organizing and storing them, and packaging finished PVC pellets. The operator will follow schedules for packaging, including silo and labeling instructions. They will also be responsible for transferring bulk raw materials from silos and tanks into mixing vessels, following computer-generated load sheets for precise quantities. The operator ensures all equipment for melt mixing operates safely and properly, obtains processing instructions, follows set-up conditions, and maintains communication with supervisors and fellow operators regarding issues and processing information. This role requires flexibility to provide break relief and fill in on any job or line as needed, maintaining a tidy workspace, and demonstrating a teamwork attitude with a willingness to help others and be available for overtime. Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period is required. The operator will attend departmental meetings.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents; must apply common sense understanding and have ability to problem solve.
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 and to and interpret bar graphs.
Possesses a strong work ethic and has regular and predictable attendance in order to meet the demands of a continuous production environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per shift.
Employees regularly climb stairs and work in a warm to hot environment.
Works overtime including Saturdays and Sundays as required to meet customer demands.
Able to drive a forklift safely and with a license.
Excellent attendance
Ability to work safe
Ability to follow work instructions
Strong work history
Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.

Nice To Haves

Handle, cut and dump bags weighing as much as 60 lbs. into blenders many times per shift
Bend over box/drum scooping material at the same time, could have to load as much as 20,000- 40,000 pounds during a shift.
Operate fork and hand trucks.
Bend over inside blenders scraping walls.
Ability to climb ladders or stairs.
Handle drums and related equipment.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lean over for a period of time.
Ability to wear required safety equipment.
Typically trains on first shift for up to four weeks before being assigned to 2nd or 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all equipment necessary for melt mixing is operating safely and properly.
Obtains all necessary processing instructions to produce pellets as per the manufacturing schedule.
Follows all set up conditions.
Maintains contact with crew lead and supervisor with questions regarding issues.
Communicates all pertinent processing information or quality concerns with fellow operators, support personnel and relief operators.
Reports all qualify or process issues to Lead or Supervisor.
Provides break relief for fellow operators and is flexible to fill in on any job or line as needed.
Keeps a tidy workspace.
Demonstrates teamwork attitude – willingness to help others and is available for overtime when colleagues are absent.
Attends departmental meetings.

Benefits

Very attractive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with extremely LOW deductibles and Low-cost - 85% paid by the company
Benefits eligibility within 30 days of hire
Company paid wellness programs – smoking cessation, mental health, weight loss
On-site medical clinic for employee and spouse at no charge which includes prescriptions, wellness visits, and immunizations
Up to 7% Employer Contribution to 401K and free financial planning assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Two-weeks Paid Vacation and 13 Paid Holidays
$1,000.00 Sign on Bonus - $250 paid after 30 days, $250 after 90 days and the remaining $500 paid after 180 days (6 months)
Bonus paid for Employee Referrals
Shift differential - $1.25 for 2nd shift and $1.50 for 3rd shift
8-hour Production shift schedules and paid weekly
Overtime production schedule posted 1 year in advance –no production is scheduled for most holiday weekends
Monthly bonuses paid for attendance
Monthly bonuses paid for performance
Pay increases granted for learning additional skills
Onsite food trucks weekly
Employee recognition points to purchase a wide variety of amazing products earned for Perfect Attendance, service year milestones and other achievements
Company sponsored discounts to gyms, restaurants, theme parks, travel, auto, etc
Numerous employee appreciation activities annually- meals, giveaways, contests
Free income tax filing assistance for eligible associates
Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Family Day celebration
Recognition for years of service