Job Description

We are looking for Production Operators to join our team on 3rd shift in Carlisle, PA

In this position, you will operate various types of production equipment. We will train dependable individuals with a desire to work as a part of a team in a successful and growing manufacturing company.

Compensation:

$27.21 to start, $30.48 after 6 months

$1 shift differential per hour while working 3rd shift

Schedule:

• 3rd shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am. Monday - Friday

Overtime may be required

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate production machinery to maximize output of quality product.
• Retrieve and move raw material into place as required.
• Perform a variety of tasks to maintain the proper flow of materials throughout the plant.
• Provide coverage for a variety of manufacturing processes/equipment.
• Provide brief relief when applicable for breaks and lunch.
• Follow production schedules, oral and published job instructions, specifications and prescribed procedures.
• Detect, rectify as able, and report faulty operations, defective materials, or unusual conditions.
• Observe prescribed safety regulations.
• Keep count, tallies and records as required.
• Perform various other related or associated duties as required or directed.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes.
• Other production duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Preferred Education: High school diploma or GED Equivalent
• Preferred Experience: At least 1 year of manufacturing experience and willingness to perform several jobs across different areas of the plant

Work Environment

Activities occur inside a rubber manufacturing facility. Job conditions include, but are not limited to, exposure to the following:

• Potential for temperatures exceeding 100°F during the summer
• Airborne mica dust
• Pinch hazards from moving mechanical parts
• Possible burns from hot mandrels
• Heavy equipment operation including forklift, bridge crane, hoist, gantry crane, tow motor, etc.
• Use of knives during mixing, pre/post cure processes, straining, etc.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Climbing up and down steps to get to several pieces of equipment
• Balancing when climbing in and around several pieces of equipment
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching while operating several pieces of equipment
• Reaching to thread sheeting, pull rubber off mills, service and guide mandrels, etc.
• Standing while operating equipment, inspecting sheeting, straining
• Walking throughout the plant
• Pushing and pulling sheeting, finished rolls, mandrels, buttons, etc.
• Lifting sheeting (straining, whale tails, pigs of defective/rework materials, rolls, etc.), skids
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Grasping knives on mills and pre/post cure stands, sheeting, tools, etc.
• Talking - communicating with team members, using telephone and intercom
• Hearing - use of telephone and intercom, communicating with team members, listening to equipment for faulty operation
• Sight - recognize hazards, warnings, visually inspect defects, read displays, operate mills