1st Shift Machine Operator 5 AM to 3 PM Monday-Thursday

Location 600 W Swager Dr,Fremont, IN, 46737,United States Base Pay $20.5 / Hour Job Category PRODUCTION Employee Type FT Hourly-Non Exempt Since 1923, Miller Waste Mills has been a leader in “recycling and reusing”, diverting textile materials that were destined for landfills into useful, reclaimed fiber materials. Employees of Miller Waste Mills are proud to be a part of a company that focuses on recycling textiles like wool sweaters, cotton shirts, denim jeans, used clothing and fabric scraps. Our team processes these items into reclaimed fibers, which are then reused for oil filtration, metal polishing, furniture staining, automobile linings, and other applications. Miller Waste Mills operates textile processing facilities in Winona, MN, and Fremont, IN. Miller Wates Mills also does business as RTP Company. RTP Company is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics headquartered in Winona, Minnesota. Machine Operators at Miller Waste Mills are responsible for the set up and operation of equipment that transforms textile material into customer products. They ensure the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Miller Waste Mills’ policies and procedures. Work Schedule : Monday-Thursday 5 AM to 3 PM Responsibilities Sets up, starts, and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards. Weighs ingredients to meet specifications and inserts into machinery Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues. Examines material visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards. May take samples of materials and evaluate against standards according to written instructions. Labeling incoming and outgoing material. Refers issues/problems to Productions Lead or Production Managers for disposition. Performs all required machine cleaning. Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity Documents work completed as required, including logs, data reports, procedures, etc. Participates in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods. Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. Skills and Abilities Able to stand for long hours at a time Must be able to frequently lift 60lbs Must have experience in running multiple pieces of equipment Must have a respectful, positive, and friendly attitude Must be able to work independently but also foster a team environment Must be dependable and have excellent attendance Must be safety focused Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math 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 Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.) Exposure to moving mechanical parts Frequently Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles Occasionally Sit Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds. Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection Other Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Summary 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Reasors Food Stores