Manufacturing Operator - ITW Rippey

ITW Rippey offers the following benefits:

• 80% paid premiums for health benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Immediate eligibility for 401K contributions and employer match
• Paid STD and LTD plans
• Paid life insurance
• 80 hours of vacation time
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 paid holidays
• Annual evaluations with potential for merit increases

Schedule options:

• Monday-Thursday; 6:00am-4:30pm
• Friday-Sunday; 6:00am-6:00pm
• Alternating Monday-Wednesday and Monday-Thursday; 6:00pm-6:00am
• Alternating Thursday-Sunday and Friday-Sunday; 6:00pm-6:00am

Pay Starting at: $19.00 + applicable shift differential

General Responsibilities:

• Promote a safe workplace and follow all established work policies.
• Perform molding, demolding and other manufacturing related duties as required.
• Help train and oversee other less experienced manufacturing materials processors to ensure daily production goals are achieved.
• Assist Lead-Materials Processor with the operation of manufacturing equipment to produce PVA sponge product meeting product specifications.
• Clean and assemble PVA sponge molds.
• Follow established process operating and safety procedures.
• Contributes to maintain and improve overall company personnel Safety.
• Responsible for adhering to all Company, department, quality, and safety procedures.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED).
• 1-2 years recent or comparable experience working in a manufacturing environment;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Average computer skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Proven safety record.

Work Conditions:

• Wet environment.
• Tyvek suit required for majority of the shift.
• Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment consisting of safety glasses, gloves, face-shield, slip resistant steel or composite toe boots, and full-face respirator.
• Clean shaven within OSHA regulations when required to wear a respirator.
• Hazardous chemicals handling including skin and respiratory sensitizers, acids and other chemicals.
• Computer use.
• Various analytical equipment and tools.

Physical Demands:

• Required to work on feet 10-12 hours per shift.
• Fast paced work environment.
• Perform various manufacturing tasks requiring ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW Rippey is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.