machine operator - 3rd shift.

Shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM as scheduled (Overtime as needed)
Schedule: Monday through Thursday (Fridays as needed) | Weekends Off!
Once full production resumes, work Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities:
Equipment Set-Up & Start-Up:
- Set up production equipment, regulate machine temperatures, and heat dies.
- Fill hoppers and load materials into extruders using vacuum systems or manual containers.
- Purge extruders, initiate start-up procedures, and thread product through downstream equipment.
- Monitor process parameters such as temperature, speed, pressure, heater bands, thermal couplers, and cooling fans.
- Make precise adjustments to product size, thickness, shape, length, and finish to meet quality specifications.

Production & Quality Control:
- Perform quality checks throughout your shift, inspecting for profile accuracy, color consistency, and surface defects.
- Retain required quality control samples at 30-minute intervals and accurately complete production reports.
- Move finished products from conveyor systems onto pallets and prepare cartons for shipping.
- Support team operations by relieving Packers for scheduled breaks and assisting with line changeovers.

Safety & Housekeeping:
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace through general housekeeping, sweeping, and trash removal.
- Follow safety standards, keep machine guards in place, use proper lifting techniques, and wear required PPE (eye protection, ear protection, and safety shoes).

Working hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Skills:
- Prior experience operating extrusion or similar manufacturing equipment.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Familiarity with quality inspection standards and process parameters.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
- Excellent attendance, punctuality, and commitment to your team.
- Hardworking attitude with a willingness to learn, take criticism well to grow, and cross-train on multiple lines.
- Ability to stand for the duration of an 8- or 12-hour shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in variable temperatures (including extreme heat during shifts) and high-noise environments with proper hearing protection.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and your coworkers.


Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?
Don't wait to secure a stable schedule with weekends off and room to advance. Apply today to connect with Spherion in Umatilla, FL and start expanding your manufacturing skills!

Why You?ll Love This Opportunity
Gain hands-on training across multiple extrusion lines and machinery to expand your manufacturing capabilities.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).