Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Machine Operator - 2nd shift

10 paid holidays & 3 weeks PTO!!

Free Uniforms!

Medical, Dental, Vision - 30 days to the first of the month

Company paid STD, LTD, Life, AD&D after 90 days

401(k) - dollar for dollar match on the first 3%, then 50% match on the next 2%

2pm to Midnight

Paid lunch

$1.75 shift differential

10 Hour workdays, Monday thru Thursday

Occasional Scheduled Friday and/or Saturdays

At Americhem, we're committed to conducting business with respect for the environment, the law, ethics, and the health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers, and the public.

We are actively hiring Compounder/Extrusion Operators to join our team at our Grand Rapids plant. Americhem is one of the world's largest manufacturers of custom color concentrates. Our production operators specialize in setting up, operating, and tending compounding mixing/extruding machines to process a variety of products that our customers use to manufacture a vast array of finished products.

What we offer you:

• 120 hours of PTO for years 1 to 5; 160 hours of PTO for years 5 to 15
• Free Uniforms (laundered weekly for you - which saves the wear and tear on your clothes & laundry machines)
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Full Slate of Benefits with many starting after 30 days of employment (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k match, short-term & long-term disability insurance & more)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Overtime Opportunities
• Work-Life Balance - Work 8 hours with a ½ hour paid lunch
• All tools provided

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/production, strongly preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot
• Forklift experience
• Dependable, reliable, and self-motivated
• Solid math and analytic skills

The applicant we seek will be responsible for:

• Holds safety in highest regard by making good safety decisions, following safety procedures, watching out for the safety of self and others, contributing to safety improvements, and participating in safety programs.
• Produce compound samples according to specifications by using production equipment, devices, and instruments (extruders, scales, feeders, classifiers, pelletizers, dies, visual display units, dials, and calibrators).
• Keeps machinery and mechanical equipment operational by performing preventative maintenance tasks on machine and equipment.
• The Operator adds color mix to the feeder by using a tow motor/forklift to lift the color pot up to the platform and setting it in the proper slot.

Success from the inside out…. that's Americhem!

Working at Americhem provides you with purpose and meaningful experiences to develop your career and contribute towards the overall company success. To join the Americhem team, apply today and launch your successful career.

Americhem

We are an equal opportunity employer