Blending Operator

RTP Company

Fort Worth, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Continuous Improvement, Data Quality, Depth Perception, English Language, Extrusion, Forklift, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Ingredient Selection, Laboratory Analysis, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Physical Demands, Production Control, Production Management, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety

LOCATION

Fort Worth, TX

POSTED

7 days ago

Description

This position is responsible for the set up and operation of thermoplastic extrusion equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transportsdry or liquid materials to produce customer products.

Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday (11PM-7AM)

Responsibilities

Set up, start, and operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures ensuring strands of material are continuous and ensure all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.
Weigh ingredients to meet specifications and insert into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and insert pre-blended materials into machinery.
Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
Examines material visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
Transfer samples of materials to the lab for evaluation and follow instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.
Package the finished pelletized materials in containers and/or bags.
Refer issues/problems to Productions Lead or Production Managers for disposition.
Perform all required machine cleaning.
Complete and maintain all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity.
Document work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods.
Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
Material handling.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production
Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shift
Read and follow manuals and procedures
Maintain a clean and safe workspace
Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
Possess a positive attitude
Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend
Willing and able to work in temperature extremes - hot and cold
Must be able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test
Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Education and Experience

Preferred high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred forklift experience
Preferred previous manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Regularly

Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment
Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)
Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Frequently

Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles

Occasionally

Sit
Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds.
Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection

Other

Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

About the Company

RTP Company

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