RTP

This position is responsible for the set up and operation of thermoplastic extrusion equipment that compounds, packages, and conveys pelletized customer products.

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift Production schedule is 1:45 PM to 10:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and operate machinery to extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures while ensuring strands of material are continuous; ensure all controls adhere to operating/safety procedures and ISO/IATF quality standards.
• Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
• Examine material visually and physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Package finished materials in customer containers or convey material to other areas for packaging/shipping.
• Refer issues/problems to Production Lead for disposition.
• Thoroughly 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.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work processes, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production.
• Lift 50 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Read and follow manuals, instructions, and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workspace.
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance.
• Possess a positive attitude.
• Work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend.
• Work in temperature extremes--hot and cold.
• Pass an online forklift driving course and a driving test for certification.
• Read, write, and speak English.

Education and Experience

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred forklift experience.
• Preferred previous manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Regularly

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment.
• Work in noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection.
• Use safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirator dust masks, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)
• Obey all safety rules regarding moving mechanical parts.

Frequently

• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Work in temperature extremes such as hot, wet and/or humid conditions, and environments with dust, fumes, airborne particles, etc.

Occasionally

• Sit.
• Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 lbs.

Other

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

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.