Process Operator

3 weeks ago


Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States Riken Elastomers Full time
Job Title: Process Operator

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Process Operator to join our team at Riken Elastomers. As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient production of thermoplastic compounds and polyvinyl chloride compounds in accordance with environmental, health, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Comply with all environmental, health, and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Weigh and measure materials, ingredients, and products to ensure conformance to requirements.
  • Load blenders with raw materials according to specifications.
  • Operate or tend machines to mix or blend materials.
  • Monitor raw materials from main material supply and ensure timely replenishment.
  • Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
  • Handle and package finished products.
  • Routinely clean blending, mixing, and packaging equipment to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area (5S) to ensure efficient production.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Initiate or suggest ideas and support continuous improvement efforts in all areas of the organization, including quality and environmental, health, and safety.
  • Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.
  • Load and unload trucks as needed to ensure timely delivery of materials and products.
  • Assist with maintenance-related activities to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
  • Maintain proper inventory levels to ensure efficient production.
  • Complete all paperwork as required to ensure accurate records.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management to ensure the smooth operation of the production process.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED and 3-5 years of related work experience preferred.
  • Compounding experience is a plus.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to function independently.
  • Mechanical ability and good math skills are essential.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to become forklift certified.
  • Strong focus on follow-up and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
  • Ability to travel as needed and work any schedule.
Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

  • Constantly required to sit/stand, walk, talk, and hear.
  • Frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently required to bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
  • Frequently required to lift and/or move approximately 55 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Plant and Office

  • Exposure to changes in temperature, dust, fumes, and chemicals.
  • Exposure to moderately loud noise while in the plant.
  • Exposure to low noise levels while in the office.
  • Personal protective equipment required.


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