Sr. Production Operator (REQ305)

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Production Operator - Starting Wage is $24.00 per hour!

Manitowoc, WI

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

Join the Manitowoc – Spartech Team!

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

In Manitowoc we heavily support automotive customers with flexible sound barrier and non-carpet flooring sheet. Our sound barrier product also is used in building and construction and energy markets for sound control applications. Manitowoc also produces black color concentrate pellets which are used in our customers process to color their end products.

We are currently looking for a Sr. Production Operator to join our production team to support our variety of customers. If you meet the qualifications and want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large you become “just a number”, and who has a large focus on safety and success, Spartech might be the ideal company for you!

Job Summary :

This position is an advanced-level position within the manufacturing area, primarily responsible for performing material handling utilizing forklift, weigh-up, and / or packaging duties within the production department. Ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meets customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Spartech policies and procedures. Concurrent with performing these duties, the Sr. Production Operator Reserve Operator will be expected to progress through our operator training program. The operator positions include extrusion production line and / or automated material handling and Banbury mixer operation. This individual fills in when regular operators are absent. Future operator positions are filled by qualified Sr. Production Operators.

Essential Job Duties :

• Accomplish the duties of the job utilizing safe work habits and maintaining a safe workplace
• Required to assist operator in unloading winder
• Required to assist operator during change over’s
• Required to inspect finished rolls, vacuum if dust is visible and inspect each roll for non-conforming characteristics [i.e., angel hair, loose rolls, roll weave or bad cuts]
• Must be able to read and understand shop orders
• Communicate with operator and shift lead
• Perform cleaning task of equipment and plant
• Stage rolls and other packaging items needed for production
• Maintain inventory moves into the MIS in an accurate and timely manner
• Remove roll, weigh, and properly package material from the winder / stacker and move to the designated area in the warehouse
• Record daily total down time with reason codes
• Operate forklifts as required (Change gas cylinders and / or do general maintenance as required)
• Must be able to work a full schedule workweek and fulfill overtime requirements as needed
• Perform SQC and quality testing, also responsible to cross check all paperwork and material labeling
• Cut cores / cardboard per size stated on work order
• Receive any additional direction from operator
• Competency in plant operator positions.

Additional Responsibilities :

May be required to perform duties not specifically listed above, the listed duties are subject to be changed at any time, as deemed necessary to support the business.

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Benefits

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

Benefits include :

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.