Extrusion Operator, Sr. jobs in Kentucky

Day and Night Shift Opportunities

Zotefoams Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zotefoams plc, the world’s leading manufacturer of closed cell, cross-linked block foams. Our full process manufacturing facility includes plastic extrusion lines and high-pressure nitrogen gassing. This is an exciting opportunity and optimal time to join a company that is rapidly growing!

Major Responsibilities/Duties:

· Prepare, run, monitor, and control all machines and associated equipment in response to die, grade or color change requirements involving: Breakdown and assembly of extruder. Dies setting and adjusting, and machine startup. Basic troubleshooting to maintain correct process running conditions and in specification production

· Operation of manual and computer-controlled production process equipment, moving and handling of raw, intermediate, and finished goods, and transaction recording of movement into an ERP system.

• Ensure safe running of all equipment to internal safety guidelines. Communicate in shift transition meetings and management on process conditions/important issues. Train others as needed and maintain work areas in a safe, orderly and tidy manner.

Qualifications include:

· High School diploma or equivalent with emphasis in basic arithmetic and pc proficiency

· One-year machine operation in a manufacturing environment ideal. Extrusion or plastics machine operation experience is a real plus!

· Forklift experience

· Must have strong mechanical and problem-solving skills. Able to respond as directed to change process conditions and equipment settings to minimize production of non-conforming product and loss of material.

· Able to follow instructions to implement changes in process conditions or equipment settings need to influence product properties.

• Must be self-motivated, a team player and willing to learn, cross-train within other plant production areas.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

· Capable of lifting products weighing up to 50 pounds

· Must be safety-minded and team-oriented

· Must maintain dependable, regular attendance and provide flexibility as business needs change.

Shift Patterns: 6-6:30 am & pm. Alternating 36-hour or 48-hour weeks with alternating weekends.

APPLICANTS MUST BE FLEXIBLE IN TERMS OF SHIFT COVERAGE for responsiveness to business needs.

Night shift & weekend differentials

Health and dental benefits available day one of employment

401K retirement plan, paid vacation, paid holidays

Short term, long term and life insurance fully company paid

Submit resume and wage requirements online or apply in-person

Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at: 55 Precision Drive, Walton, KY 41094

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.90 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person