Machine Operator - Extrusion - Nights
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Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 500 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine's most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions.Zip-Pak, Ottawa, we need extruder machine operators to operate plastic extrusion lines. 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am), 2-2-3 day schedule with alternating weekends off. Clean, safe, temperature-controlled work environment. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, 401k, life insurance & more. Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.* 1510 Warehouse Dr., Ottawa, IL 61350* Full-time, a great place to start a career* Starting pay up to $20.00 depending on experience with additional advancement opportunities* Excellent benefit packageEOE/AA including Veterans and DisabledThe extruder operator is responsible for running and maintaining a quality product. The operator must be proficient in making necessary adjustments and judgements to consistently produce product within quality specifications at or above productivity targets: line speed, uptime, and yield. The operator will at all times observe safety, HACCP/AIB/SQF guidelines and policies.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Quality:* Ensures proper equipment set-up* Properly performs and records quality checks* Communicates troubleshooting efforts with team members, supervision, maintenance* Assures proper quantities are run (no significant over/under runs)Changeovers and line cleaning:* Performs line changeovers* Performs line cleaning* Performs some preventative maintenance as requiredPackaging:* Properly boxes product* Ensures product is identified correctly and legibly* Utilizes correct pallet configurationSafety/housekeeping:* Understands and observes all safety precautions, rules and regulations* Understands and observes all HACCP and SQF regulations* Keeps the area around line clean* Reports all safety hazards to supervisorPaperwork:* Completes all required paperwork properly and legiblyTeamwork:* Assists other operators with spool handling* Assists other operators with changeovers* Assists other operators with line cleaning* Participates on task forces and committees as requested