Press Operator I/ Level A entry level

Your safety, health, and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters
to us. We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority and this is why everyone
is expected to stop any unsafe behavior - and why you can always count on our full sup-
port in doing so. Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all of us.
Press Department operators produce a wide variety of molding presses to form and cure
rubber products. Under training to operate automatic and/or manual equipment to
process batches of bulk materials/ingredients in accordance with operating procedures.
Inspects equipment and its auxiliaries (e.g. apron conveyor, belt conveyors, hydraulic
system, all discharge chutes, leakages from gear box or fluid couplings) before starting
of equipment.

Your Responsibilities
. Load presses with preformed rubber, inserts, and molds and check weights
for required prep.
. Unload molds/products and exercise great care to prevent damage.
. Operate multiple presses simultaneously.
. Move stock inserts and products using hand/fork trucks to hoist to and
from work area.
. Maintain an orderly work area and ensure equipment is clean.

Key Accountabilities
. Participate in carrying out routine and prestart checks using checklist, prior
to starting equipment and for running equipment.
. Participate in start-up and operation of equipment (e.g. crusher) machines
used in production processes.
. Participate in clearing of hopper blockages as per the safety procedures.
. Provide input to production records and shift reporting.
. Assist maintenance during plant shutdown and crusher long stoppages.
. Promote a culture of personal and team safety, including others who may
be affected by the company's operational activities.

Starting hourly rate is $22.00 + 8% shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.

What we offer

Company Provided Benefits:
Paid time off, paid holidays, short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, and 401k/company match.
Employee Voluntary Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, AFLAC benefits, supplemental life & AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, legal insurance, and pet insurance.