Airlite 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 Nonwovens team, located in Hildebran, North Carolina. As a Machine Operator you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. This role is responsible for supervise line employees, operate machine at high skill level to achieve desired results. To lead and coordinates the operation of the equipment and personnel of the area, with the main purpose of achieving the goals of Safety, Quality and Productivity. Operates the equipment and maintains good settings to produce desired results as set forth by the Production Scheduler and Shift Supervisor. Maintains organization of activities and assigned line employees accordingly to achieve all work scheduled.

Essential Duties:

Maintain 5S of work area. Direct efforts of assigned line employees to achieve a Quality product, which meets customer(s) specifications. Handling of job assignments of the line employees, ensuring that all line employees are working in a safe and productive manner. Training of new line employees. Basic knowledge of statistical process control. Set up of line to run orders given from Production Scheduler. Making sure that all Operators are wearing the required Safety Gear/Equipment, Materials and Supplies for the product to be run and that the Production Equipment is running safely and properly and that the Machine Settings are correct. Manage Pre-Op and Clean-Up daily/weekly ensuring all employees use lockouts on machines that they are cleaning. Working knowledge of assembly and packaging requirements and techniques. Perform the basic preventative maintenance of the equipment being used in the work areas and perform minor maintenance to assigned equipment. Must be able to complete production paperwork required in a timely manner. Must be able to plan the sequence of operations. Must perform duties in a manner to meet production standards and customer(s) quality requirements. Must follow all health and safety requirements of the position. Must be able to perform all jobs assigned by the Supervisor. Stop production when a non-conforming product is detected and make sure that immediate actions are taken. All other appropriate duties as assigned.

Education/Training/License Required:

High School/ GED recommended/preferred. Must have the ability to read and comprehend written instructions and policies and procedures. Must be able to accurately make simple mathematical computations. 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: Physical demands and work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to Be able to use hands and fingers to pick up, handle, and feel. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time and required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee needs to lift and move up to 75 pounds without assistance. Able to work under low and high temperatures. 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 Off Annual company activities