Recycle Machine Operator

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here. 

Job Description

Job Summary
Operate shredding, grinding, extrusion, and pelletizing equipment in the manufacturing of recycled polyethylene.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure that all required administrative forms associated with the recycle process are maintained in anaccurate and timely manner.
• Keep all machine settings within the Standard Operating Condition parameters provided.
• Ensure the recycle line is run within recommended safety and operating characteristics.
• Keep correct scrap material feeding on the in-feed belt for proper coloration and physical properties.
• Maintain 5S in the work areas at all times.
• Ensure the scheduled output production rates are achieved, and reported on the required form.
• Report non-conforming product to management immediately.
• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance to the equipment as required and document accordingly.
• Demonstrate good teamwork by assisting/training co-workers as needed, or as directed by your Supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• User knowledge of basic computer functions.
• Problem solving skills and ability to trouble shoot process related issues in a timely manner.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands 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.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for 12 hour shift.
• Ability to bend, squat, stand and pull.
• Ability to wear and operate safety equipment (earplugs and safety glasses).
• Ability to read printed data from reports, as well as computer screen.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hot and wet and/or humidconditions; moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information

BENEFITS

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire, and a bonus program

Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. Fortune Brands Doors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Candidates for positions with Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.

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