TPU Extruder Operator

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Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-time / On-site

Shift +

Hours:

Rotating 12-Hour Shifts

As an Extruder Operator, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

As an Extruder Operator, you will perform tasks to produce Thermoplastic Polyurethanes on the production floor, as well as move materials and finished products throughout the facility. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.

In this role, you will:

• Perform all tasks safely observing Health, Safety and Environmental procedures. This Includes:
  • Abiding by plant and department PPE requirements.
  • Following plant safety procedures and cardinal rules.
  • Attending plant and department communication meetings.
  • Completing all Career Essentials training requirements on time.
  • Attending plant and department communication meetings.
  • Participating in safety reviews and the near miss scheme.
• Understand the general concepts of ISO 9001; applicable quality standards.
• Efficiently package and label finished product in timely manner.
• Load trailers, complete paperwork and ship finished product without errors.
• Enter production and create dispatch notes in SAP.
• Understand how polymerization equipment works & monitor the performance of quality critical equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks and repairs associated with line operations.
• Troubleshoot pelletization issues to maximize raw material efficiency.
• Disassemble, clean and reassemble polymerization lines as required.
• Complete daily housekeeping tasks.
• Serve on the Facility Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Fire Brigade and participate in a minimum of 40 hours of annual mandatory training for at least the first 5 years of employment.
• Identify non-conformances to ensure customer complaints are minimized.
• Assist maintenance personnel when needed.

• High School diploma from an accredited school or GED.
• Candidates for this position must successfully pass assessment tests and be in good standing. Ability to lift 55 lb. buckets, move 500 lb. barrels and drive a fork lift on a regular basis.
• Ability and willingness to serve on the facility Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Fire Brigade and participate in a minimum of 40 hours of annual mandatory training for at least the first five years of employment.
• Ability to be trained on SAP to a high level of accuracy for data entry.

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

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