Production Assistant Lead - 3rd Shift

Role details

The Assistant Lead acts as a backup in the absence of the Production Lead. In addition, the Assistant Lead performs duties related to general production including the set up and operation of equipment which blends/mixes/packages/transportsdry or liquid materials that comprise customer products. The Assistant Lead must emphasize the importance of meeting or exceeding customer requirements by remaining committed to the delivery of on-time, defect-free products.

Work Schedule: 3rd Shift: 11pm to 7am

Responsibilities

• + Performance the role of a Production Lead in his or her absence
• When not filling in for the Production Lead, this position performs the responsibilities of a Machine Operator
• 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 them into machinery, or ensure 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/responsibilities as assigned, or apparent.

This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job, as well as the essential functions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Job Requirement

Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude is highly preferred
• Previous supervisor experience is ideal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Cimpro, and related systems is a plus
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing process is a plus
• Must have a positive attitude
• Dependable
• Excellent attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Works well with others
• Safety awareness
• Forklift experience preferred
• Mechanical skills preferred
• First aid, CPR & AED certified
• Attendance is an essential function of the position
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude is highly preferred
• Previous supervisor experience is ideal

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Regularly

• Communicates via phone, email, in person
• Required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Operates a computer and other office equipment such as a copy machine and printer.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

Frequently

• Lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• Talk and hear to coordinate day-to-day phone and in person transactions
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock and non-hazardous chemical agents.

Occasionally

• Sit
• Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds.
• Exposed to hazardous materials as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication standard.

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

This position requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, respirators, face shield, hearing protection, Tyvek suit, gloves, etc.

Proper personal safety equipment is to be used while performing this job as pointed out by plant safety procedures.

RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.

EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.