Production Operator - 3rd Shift

Job Title: Production Operator – 3rd Shift
Schedule: Sunday evening to Friday morning, 10:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Pay: Starting at $22/hour (for candidates with 3 years of relevant experience)
Shift Premium: Additional $1.50/hour

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Production Operator to support extrusion, mixing, and packaging operations on the 3rd shift. This role ensures safe and efficient equipment operation, maintains quality standards, and supports production goals with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

Extrusion

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently

• Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, and changeovers

• Set up and run machines per established guidelines and customer requirements

• Monitor and adjust controls to maintain product quality

• Clean, remove, and reinstall die heads as needed

Mixing

• Set up and operate mixers for blending materials (resins, pigments, chemicals)

• Verify and prepare raw materials

• Load materials into mixer per batch instructions

• Measure, weigh, and inspect materials

• Print and manage barcoded labels

Packaging

• Package and store finished products

• Perform inventory checks on packaging supplies

• Ensure proper labeling, sample collection, and product conformity

General

• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards

• Submit corrective/preventative action requests as needed

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in compounding or similar production environment

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Forklift license

• Proficient in operating extruders, mixers, packing machinery

• Familiar with units of measurement (SI units, Celsius, pressure units, etc.)

• Basic math, reading, and computer skills

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Strong communication skills, reliability, and a positive attitude

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage starting Day 1

• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid vacation, holidays, and time off

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