Production Technician - 2nd Shift - 2:45 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

*Ampacet Corporation *is a privately held global company that manufactures and delivers a key ingredient that goes into many plastic products such as packaging for medicine, food and beverages, cleaning and sanitizing products, protective apparel, diapers, and many other plastic items essential to everyday life around the world that consumers come in contact with countless times every day.
We are committed to the safety and well-being of over 2,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe and are complying with local government regulations and guidelines and are observing social distancing, hygiene, and other work requirements while serving our customers and partners in the essential products supply chain during these trying times.
*Company Values:* * Authenticity & Integrity * Bias to Action * Creativity & Engagement * Diversity * Environmental Care * Knowledge Sharing & Teamwork * Quality & Safety * Working Hard While Having Fun *Ampacet is currently recruiting for one second shift Production Technician.
The hours are 2:45 p.
m.
- 11:00 p.
m.
, Monday - Friday.
* *The starting pay rate is $23.
50 per hour with a step progression increase schedule per the following: 6 months: $27.
71, 1 Year: $29.
50, 2 Years: 31.
37, 3 Years: $34.
04* The Production Technician is responsible for all production and production related activities during the shift and to maintain high morale and work standards and achieve company goals.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:* The production technicians in Heath are characterized into three groups.
For all production positions, it is understood that all will be responsible for housekeeping of work areas, assisting with clean downs, adherence to Quality standards, following proper safety procedures, wearing the proper personal protection equipment, waste and yield loss control, understanding of LOTO / JSHA and ISO guidelines, completion of all paperwork, proper material handling procedures, following good manufacturing practices, and coverage of the other positions for breaks, lunches, and vacation/sick as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
*Cutter* – responsible for working in the Cutter Room, this job will cover accurately weighing small component ingredients, labeling “cut” packages for each blend, and associated paperwork for all products.
*Blender *–responsible for blending the cut ingredients, bulk ingredients and resin according to the mixing guidelines.
This also includes proper identification of the blends.
Responsible for discharging into super sack or drum and staging on mezzanine.
Responsible for hanging and discharging sacks above feeders and changing when empty.
Responsible for cleaning of blender and resin handling system.
*Extruder Operator* – will operate extruders, troubleshoot, handle clean downs, make packaging labels, build packaging, handle repacks, move FG packages to staging area, do PPG SPC, housekeeping, process optimization, completing production paperwork, setting up and documenting SOCs.
*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*_*:*_ * High school diploma required * Extruder operator experience preferred * Manufacturing experience 2-5 yrs.
required * Attention to detail * Critical thinking * Strong communication * Ability to be cross-trained * Dependability *WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* * Wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where it is required.
This includes hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed boots, protective gloves, and/or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
* Be capable of walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, sometimes using steps or ladders.
* Be able to work in adverse temperatures.
* Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
*REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*NO AGENCY OR RECRUITER CALLS PLEASE.
* *DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS THAT WE RECEIVE, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT PHONE CALLS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS.
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Please attach your resume in Word format.
Ampacet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.
50 - $34.
04 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Night shift * Overtime * Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * plastics extrusion: 2 years (Preferred) Language: * English (Required) Shift availability: * Night Shift (Required) Work Location: In person