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Production Operator (REQ895)

Spartech · Greenville, OHtoday
$44k – $54k

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $51k (277 that show pay).

Operate extrusion and mixing equipment to produce plastic sheet and roll stock

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Might not be for you. 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 shift structure; hands-on production work, not R&D

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleOperates machinery to mix, extrude/discharge or handle materials; previous manufacturing experience in plastic extrusion

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Industry
General manufacturing
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Schedule
Compressed 4x10
Techniques
Benefits
401(k) with strong matchbenefits start Day 1120 hours PTO

Role details

Production Operator (Plastic Sheet) - Starting Wage is $21.00 - $26.00 per hour!

Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts - 2-2-3 Shift Structure

Greenville, OH

How can you make a difference at your job and can have the opportunity to grow?

Join the Greenville – Spartech Team!

The Spartech Greenville Facility produces a plethora of specialty products ranging from high quality PETG face shields and covid barriers to specialty Flame Retardant Royalite® products used in aerospace and transportation applications. From planes to trains and everything in between, the Greenville team is proud to leverage an expert and tenured team to produce the highest quality products for our customers.

Position is responsible for the set up and operation of equipment which blends/mixes/packages/transports liquid or dry chemicals that comprise our customer products. Position ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

+ Sets up, starts and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards. + Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended materials into machinery. + Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues. + Operates machinery to mix, extrude/discharge or handle materials according to operating procedures. + Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards. + May take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed. + Refers issues/problems to Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition. + Performs all required machine cleaning. + Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions.

Responsible for data integrity. + Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc. + Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods. + Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations.

Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. + Possess average math and reading skills. + Have the ability to operate a calculator and scale, read a tape measure in 1/16" increments and micrometers in 1/1000 increments. + Must be able to obtain and possess a forklift certification. + Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background screening. + Previous manufacturing experience in plastic extrusion will be moved to highest consideration.

+ Other duties as assigned. + Must be 18 years or older.

Benefits

We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs. - Most Benefits Start Day ONE!

Benefits include:

+ Medical, Dental, & Vision. + Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs. + Flexible spending accounts. + 401(k) with a strong matching program. + 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date). + 11 paid holidays.

Spartech LLC, headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging industries with over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day— for example if you start your morning with a yogurt or your child eats a single serving peanut butter—you may have already seen some of our materials. More unique uses of our materials can be seen in Military or security applications; for example, with bullet proof materials. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference.

Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success.

Spartech, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Production Operator (REQ895) role at Spartech?

The listed annual base salary range is $44K–$54K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Production Operator (REQ895) role at Spartech based?

This role is based in Greenville, OH.

What degree is required for the Production Operator (REQ895) role at Spartech?

This role requires a High school.

What polymers or materials does this Production Operator (REQ895) role work with?

plastics.

What techniques or methods are required for this Production Operator (REQ895) role?

micrometer measurement, tape measure, scale weighing.