Washington Penn · 1 month ago
Assistant Operator
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.68/hr - $23.18/hrWashington Penn is a leading provider of polypropylene and polyethylene compounds, committed to maintaining a strong culture of family and innovation. The Assistant Operator is responsible for all packaging, labeling, blending, and placement of materials, while assisting the Operator to ensure safe and efficient production operations.
Customer ServiceManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assure that environment, health and safety are the first priority of the business. Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results
Actively participate in Monthly Safety Meetings and perform safety audits
Completes work in accordance with quality standards and policies
Individual has responsibility for product quality and is authorized to stop production in order to correct quality or safety concerns
Knowledge of material locations in the warehouse and pulling/staging materials
Responsible for finishing material labeling, handling, and packaging
Covering team members for breaks, vacations, and absences
Responsible for labeling pelletized and unpelletized scrap
Responsible for housekeeping in work area
Scan raw materials to tally sheet and look for red flagged materials
Understand Safety Data Sheets for products being used and utilize specified PPE
Properly and accurately weigh materials, and record amounts being used
Charge blender with specified materials and blend materials
Handle supersacks on 3rd level
Conduct proper shift changes with oncoming shift
Perform all duties in accordance with work instructions
Performs other duties and assignments as directed by Production leadership
Qualification
Required
Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assure that environment, health and safety are the first priority of the business
Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results
Actively participate in Monthly Safety Meetings and perform safety audits
Completes work in accordance with quality standards and policies
Individual has responsibility for product quality and is authorized to stop production in order to correct quality or safety concerns
Knowledge of material locations in the warehouse and pulling/staging materials
Responsible for finishing material labeling, handling, and packaging
Covering team members for breaks, vacations, and absences
Responsible for labeling pelletized and unpelletized scrap
Responsible for housekeeping in work area
Scan raw materials to tally sheet and look for red flagged materials
Understand Safety Data Sheets for products being used and utilize specified PPE
Properly and accurately weigh materials, and record amounts being used
Charge blender with specified materials and blend materials
Handle supersacks on 3rd level
Conduct proper shift changes with oncoming shift
Perform all duties in accordance with work instructions
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours per shift
Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
Must be able to bend/stoop repeatedly during a shift
Must be able to push/pull up to 25 lbs. repeatedly during a shift
Must be able to walk up/down flights of stairs repeatedly during a shift
High school diploma or equivalent required
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance that starts DAY ONE!
Company paid life, accidental death, short term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Holiday parties
Company sponsored outings
Tuition Reimbursement
9 paid holidays per year
401k with employer match
Profit sharing bonuses, semi-annual incentive bonuses
Company
Washington Penn
Washington Penn is a manufacturer of polypropylene and polyethylene compounds.
Founded in 1954
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-06-19
2024-04-17
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