Extrusion/Compounding Operator 3rd Shift - URGENT HIRE

Job Description

Operator 3rd Shift

CHEMRES is a global supplier of commodity and engineering resins seeking an Operator in Chesapeake,

VA to support continued growth. We offer cost effective, high quality material options to the plastics industry with the highest level of quality, service, and efficiency. We manage a dynamic customer base consisting of fortune 500 companies. The Operator is responsible for internal movement of material between production and the warehouse and operation and monitoring of compounding lines in a safe and efficient manner according to procedures. The successful applicant must be self-motivated, punctual, with manufacturing experience and multitasking skills.

Minimum Job Responsibilities:

• Follow and comply with all safety procedures

• Transfer product on pallet jacks and forklifts and manual loading of materials into the feed system

• Loading and unloading from the top and bottom of railcars

• Operate production equipment with the ability to independently set-up the feed system, extruder, and auxiliary equipment

• Monitor the status of the process, troubleshoot, and report details to the supervisor and the QA staff

• Cleaning of process equipment and facilities to maintain a clean work environment

• Inspect product in railcars

• Perform efficient clean-outs on production equipment for change-overs

• Perform specific equipment and facility improvement projects

• Understand and use basic math skills

• Contribute to the team by offering and helping implementation of improvements

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School degree or greater

• 3+ years of production experience, preferably in a ISO or cGMP regulated facility

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Punctual

• Good judgment, diplomacy, and organizational skills

• Strong knowledge of safe operating procedures

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently

• Ability to lift 60 pounds

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.