3rd Shift Machine Operator

3rd Shift Machine Operator 6:30 pm - 3:00am

ABOUT US:

Medina-based company is looking for a Full-time Machine Operator to join our growing team. We have a small-company culture, so candidates must be independent thinkers with desire to be part of a collaborative team. If you are a self-starter and are looking for a long-term career with diverse duties, this may be the perfect position for you!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Machine Operator role is at our Polymer Innovation Center. (This location is where we conduct R&D, product development and prepare innovations to scale up.) This position is part of a high-functioning team that works together on daily plant operations, inventory and associated administrative duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate blending/pulverizing equipment and forklift
• Maintain plant and equipment with routine and preventative maintenance
• Read customer orders and blend according to a developed formula
• Manage inventory levels onsite and communicates to the office regularly
• Collaborate with a team on jobs and priorities
• Flex between jobs and equipment
• Work in a lab setting for development of product, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven mechanical / maintenance skills with heavy equipment/machines
• Strong math skills, including fractions, ratios and weights
• Strong ability to work with hand tools and occasional power tools
• Quality thinking and detail-oriented, ability to follow a plan or formula
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under minimum supervision
• Problem solving skills and process improvement orientation
• Excellent communication skills (in-person, call, text and email.) Will communicate with vendors, truckers and occasionally customers
• Adherent to PPE rules; steel toe boots, eye/ear protection and masks, as needed
• Action oriented with flexibility to change direction
• Organized and systematic in plant and paperwork
• Positive attitude is a must.
• Must have proactive work ethic and be very active in your work

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma required, plus technical or formal training
• Three to five years related experience and/or training

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, lift and climb. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to mild levels. Continuous activity.