Extrusion Operator
Full Time • Danimer - Kentucky
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
Building Tomorrow’s Sustainability
Danimer Scientific imagines a cleaner, healthier world: a world without the massive plastic pollution that litters our planet today. In fact, we’re doing more than imagining it. We’re creating it. Do you want to help?
Description: This position is for an Operator Technician in the Extrusion Department at our Winchester Kentucky facility.
Fundamental Components:
- Follow the direction of the team leader and overall direction of management.
- Operations of process equipment, open/closure of valves, monitoring process conditions and adjusting as needed.
- Ensures work performed is accurate, timely, efficient and compliant with company policies, plant SOP’s, cGMP regulations and FDA regulations.
- Report quality deviations or non-conformances observed, monitor batch production records throughout the extrusion process.
- Able to troubleshoot issues with process or equipment independently and initiate appropriate action when deviations occur.
- Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, safety and/or cycle time.
- Perform on the job training for new and developing operators.
- Ensure cleanliness of process areas.
- Collaborates effectively with other departments.
Background Experience:
Required: High school diploma or GED, 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred: 4-8 years of experience in manufacturing.
Expected Hours of Work: Full-time position. Must be willing to work a 12-hour shift, must be willing to work day shift or night shift including weekends and holidays. Overtime is required.
Percent of Travel Required: 0-10%
Benefit Eligibility: Medical, dental, vision, 401-K, paid vacations
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States
AAP/EEO Statement
AAP/EEO Statement
Danimer Scientific provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Danimer Scientific complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Danimer Scientific expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Danimer Scientific’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Danimer Scientific is a pioneer in creating more sustainable, more natural ways to make plastic products. For more than a decade, our renewable and sustainable biopolymers have helped create plastic products that are biodegradable and compostable. They return to nature instead of polluting our lands and waters.
Our technology can be found in a vast array of plastic end products that people use every day. Applications for our biopolymers include additives, aqueous coatings, fibers, filaments, films, hot-melt adhesives and injection-molded articles, among others. These products offer all the advantages of our bioplastics, including:
- Reduced dependency on petrochemicals
- Adherence to ASTM and EN requirements for biodegradability and compostability
- FDA approved for food contact
- Biodegradation in a fraction of the time it takes for petro-based plastic decomposition
- Virtually no carbon footprint
Our Mission Statement:
Out of concern for the environment, Danimer Scientific provides sustainable biopolymer solutions to plastic pollution, through innovative technologies.
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Health Insurance
A full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plan.
Health Insurance
Benefit begins first day of subsequent month of hire.
Company Paid Life Insurance
2x your Base Salary
Company Paid Long Term Disability
Savings and Investment Retirement 401K Program
Employee receives a company match of 100% on the first 4% of contributions
Attractive Vacation Package
Paid Time Off
8 paid holidays per year & Sick Leave time – resets yearly
Competitive Salary