Production Associate

Machine Operator

IPEX USA, LLC, is a manufacturer of the industry's highest quality plastic pipe, with a comprehensive product offering, featuring PVC, CPVC, PE and PEX, with innovative production facilities. IPEX is known as an industry leader, focusing on innovation, timely delivery, and personalized service. We currently have an excellent opportunity as a Machine Operator! This role is based at our facility in Huntsville, Alabama.

The Machine Operator is responsible for taking measurements with micrometers and/or other tools, inspecting product for correct markings, sorting, packaging, and labeling pipe bundles. Banding tools, mallets, and nailers will be used to close full lifts of pipe for pickup and shipment out of the facility. Our Machine Operators perform as integral members of the team by applying knowledge of routine work area procedures, completing standardized activities, and resolving or escalating task-related problems in straightforward situations within the area. Emphasis on manual skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to safety by maintaining a safe work environment through training, policy adherence, and housekeeping.
• Produce high quality work by following established processes and properly monitoring materials, equipment, and products to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Actively and effectively communicate with Team Leader and management regarding any concerns with production, equipment, safety, and working environment in both verbal and written form.
• Inspect and package product, including measuring thickness of CPVC pipe, sorting and packaging pipe, verifying pipe for correct markings and date.
• Package plastic pipe in correct quantities and label as required.
• Close lifts of plastic pipe using banding tools and nailing machine.
• Stencil, tag, stamp, or write identifying information on packaged products.
• Ensure that CPVC pipe does not collect on dump tables.
• Assist lead person during shutdown and start-up operations, including reacting to power outages.
• Provide breaks for other operators as needed.
• Store and/or move materials into neat and labeled areas consistent with 5S principles.
• Maintain a respectful workplace environment.
• Meet department safety, quality, cleanliness and efficiency standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to demonstrate accurate knowledge and quality performance of Machine Operator processes
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels in the plant
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, and a positive work environment

Physical requirements:

• The ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, lift, bend, reach, and manipulate objects by hand for long periods.
• Continually standing, walking, reaching, pulling, lifting, bending, and moving of materials without sitting or leaning for long hours.
• The ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and shoulder motions at a continuous pace.
• Inspecting products using near vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proper use of various tools including: micrometers, banding machines, nail guns, mallets, drills, etc.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal directions, standardized work instructions, and policies.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to humid conditions, and extreme cold or heat
• Frequent exposure to airborne particles
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and loud noise levels
• Occasional exposure to fumes or risk of electrical shock

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR.