Press Operator

Plasticade
Niantic, IL

JOB PURPOSE: To ensure high-quality production of recycled rubber products by safely and efficiently mixing, weighing, spreading and cooking to the specified recipe of each product.

3rd shift = $22.50 Hours: Sunday - Thursday 8:00pm - 4:30am

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:



  • Efficiently operate conventional press or shuttle using best practices.


  • Lift, bend, twist and maneuver 50 pounds constantly for a 10- or 12-hour shift; 65lbs occasionally.


  • Trim around rubber products using a razor knife, ensuring product is not damaged in the process.


  • Neatly stack product on skids with proper label.


  • Count and properly record good and bad product.


  • Make sure all products meet quality standards.


  • Assist in maintaining cleanliness of plant by keeping the machinery clean, sweeping, blowing off rubber, etc.


  • Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures while handling materials and operating equipment; wear required PPE.


  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :



  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


  • Good math skills.


  • Strong attention to detail.


  • Ability to work occasional mandatory overtime.


  • Must be fluent in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:



  • Use both hands to remove finished product from press.


  • Manual dexterity to use both hands while trimming rubber product using a razor knife.


  • Heavy lifting.


  • Physical stamina to handle physical labor in a hot environment.


  • Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, and/or squatting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:



  • Ability to work in a noisy, hot, dirty, non-climate-controlled environment with non-toxic fumes.

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Posted 2026-03-12

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