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DescriptionAirlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite's company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies. Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products. How would you contribute? This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - National Polymers team, located in Lakeville, MN. As a Machine Operator you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. The Machine Operator will be responsible for the set-up and start-up of machinery and equipment. In addition, this role will ensure machines are running efficiently to produce quality products. The Machine Operator will also perform troubleshooting to ensure an uninterrupted flow of products.Essential Duties: Adjust, and operate machines, following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.Perform routine maintenance on machinery, including cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs. Utilize problem solving skills to minimize downtime.Read and interpret diagrams and other work instructions.Perform quality inspections and document product quality to assure product is within specifications. Communicate with Quality and/or Production Leadership Teams regarding questionable products and make timely adjustments.Monitor cycle times to the required standards.Work with team members and Production teams to improve production processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste.Maintain accurate records of production output, quality checks, and machine settings. Complete daily production and quality logs.Adhere to safety policies and regulations to ensure a safe work environment. Ensure cleanliness and organization of the work area and equipment.Adhere to company policy and attendance standards.Report food safety concerns to management.Other duties as assigned.Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following: Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Abilities Required:Understanding of plastic materials, machine operations, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with basic quality control procedures.High level of precision in monitoring machine performance and inspecting products for defects.Ability to work well within a team, build partnerships and support team members and effectively communicate any issues to supervisors and team members.Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team membersAble to utilize interpersonal and communication skills in daily workMust be self-motivated and positiveFlexible and adaptableDisplay highest ethical standardsDetail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentUpholds and supports organizational goals and Core ValuesAbility to maintain regular and reliable attendance Takes initiative and asks for help when neededSupervisory Responsibilities:This role does not have personnel supervisory responsibilities; however, this role includes working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization. Education / Experience / Certifications:Previous experience working with and operating manufacturing equipment preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer keyboards; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seasonally and moderately exposed to humid conditions and heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, the risk of electrical shock and exposure to extreme molten plastic temperature. The employee is frequently exposed to height of 8-10 feet and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is loud.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Our Core Values Drive Us! Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity? Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you? Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo? Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the "wow" factor? Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions? Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done? What's in it for you? As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance Company paid life insurance Company paid short term disability Generous 401k match Generous Time of Annual company activities