Production Associate / Operator

Spartech LLC headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging markets with over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings and technologies. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day - for example, if you start your morning with a single serve yogurt, the container you ate from may be made from one of Spartech's products or the refrigerator where the yogurt was stored could have Spartech products in its interior features. More unique uses of our products can be seen in military or security applications, for example in fighter jet canopies or bullet resistant windows. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications - we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success. If you want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large you become "just a number", Spartech might be the ideal company for you. Starting hourly rate is $19.00+/hr.

Requirements Essential Job Duties

• Ensure polymer resin preparation, material modifications, accurate data collection.
• Accurately maintain process conditions and all other required paper work, or records.
• Provide support to new product design and process development.
• Provide technical assistance for the Polymer Processing group and Physical Testing Laboratory if needed.
• Provide trouble-shooting techniques for processing a variety of resins types.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs to lab equipment when needed.
• Operate lab scale extruders, thermo-formers, etc.

Key Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have a high level of initiative with the ability to work independently. Skilled in customer centricity, collaboration, strong communication skills (both written and verbal), advanced critical thinking, problem solving skills, team leadership and participation. Ability to effectively analyze, problem solve, determine the best solution, and effectively implement idea (s) using creative thinking and technical knowledge.
• Excellent written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well with others in team environment. Attention to detail and follow-up is important. Reliable attendance and a can-do attitude are essential.

Education & Experience

• Experience working with polymer materials and processes as described above.
• HS Diploma, Associate’s degree, B.S. degree, or equivalent.

Benefits

We offer competitive salary, incentive and benefit programs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs plus flexible spending accounts and a strong 401(k) matching program. In addition, we offer a generous Paid Time Off program.

Spartech LLC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech LLC will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.