EPS Production Operator

We are seeking motivated and reliable EPS Production Operators to join our foam manufacturing team. The successful candidate will operate and monitor expanded polystyrene production equipment, expand raw beads, respond to machine faults, support mold and production changeovers, perform basic quality checks, and maintain safe, efficient production throughout the shift.
This role is suited for someone with manufacturing or machine-operation experience who is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and comfortable working around automated industrial equipment, steam systems, compressed air, material handling, and production targets.
Key Responsibilities
•Operate and monitor EPS production equipment, including pre-expanders, bead handling systems, silos, molding machines, conveyors, packaging equipment, and related auxiliary systems.
•Expand raw polystyrene beads according to production specifications, density targets, aging requirements, and quality standards.
•Monitor process parameters such as steam, air, vacuum, cycle time, fill, cooling, density, block or part quality, and equipment alarms.
•Reset machine faults and alarms after identifying the cause and confirming it is safe to restart equipment.
•Identify basic operational issues and escalate mechanical, electrical, process, or safety concerns to maintenance or supervision.
•Perform machine startups, shutdowns, product changeovers, mold changes or setup support, and routine production adjustments.
•Inspect finished foam products for quality issues such as density variation, poor fusion, shrinkage, moisture, deformation, surface defects, or incomplete fill.
•Complete production records, quality checks, downtime logs, material usage records, and shift handover notes accurately.
•Handle raw materials and finished goods using approved methods, including bags, gaylords, bins, pallets, carts, conveyors, and forklifts where authorized.
•Maintain clean and organized work areas around machines, silos, pre-expanders, molds, packaging areas, and material storage locations.
•Follow all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, PPE rules, housekeeping expectations, and environmental requirements.
•Support continuous improvement, waste reduction, uptime improvement, and production efficiency initiatives.
Required Qualifications
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Minimum 3 year of manufacturing, production, machine operation, warehouse, plastics, foam, packaging, or industrial experience preferred.
•Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn EPS production equipment.
•Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.
•Ability to lift up to 50 lb and perform physical work, including standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, and working around production equipment.
•Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, safety procedures, quality standards, and production schedules.
•Strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, and commitment to safe work practices.


Advantages
•Competitive wage based on experience
•Full-time stable employment
•Overtime opportunities
•Training on EPS production equipment and processes
•Benefits package, if applicable
•Opportunity to grow within a developing foam manufacturing operation

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
•Operate and monitor EPS production equipment, including pre-expanders, bead handling systems, silos, molding machines, conveyors, packaging equipment, and related auxiliary systems.
•Expand raw polystyrene beads according to production specifications, density targets, aging requirements, and quality standards.
•Monitor process parameters such as steam, air, vacuum, cycle time, fill, cooling, density, block or part quality, and equipment alarms.
•Reset machine faults and alarms after identifying the cause and confirming it is safe to restart equipment.
•Identify basic operational issues and escalate mechanical, electrical, process, or safety concerns to maintenance or supervision.
•Perform machine startups, shutdowns, product changeovers, mold changes or setup support, and routine production adjustments.
•Inspect finished foam products for quality issues such as density variation, poor fusion, shrinkage, moisture, deformation, surface defects, or incomplete fill.
•Complete production records, quality checks, downtime logs, material usage records, and shift handover notes accurately.
•Handle raw materials and finished goods using approved methods, including bags, gaylords, bins, pallets, carts, conveyors, and forklifts where authorized.
•Maintain clean and organized work areas around machines, silos, pre-expanders, molds, packaging areas, and material storage locations.
•Follow all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, PPE rules, housekeeping expectations, and environmental requirements.
•Support continuous improvement, waste reduction, uptime improvement, and production efficiency initiatives.
Required Qualifications
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Minimum 3 year of manufacturing, production, machine operation, warehouse, plastics, foam, packaging, or industrial experience preferred.
•Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn EPS production equipment.
•Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.
•Ability to lift up to 50 lb and perform physical work, including standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, and working around production equipment.
•Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, safety procedures, quality standards, and production schedules.
•Strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, and commitment to safe work practices.


Qualifications
Required Qualifications
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Minimum 3 year of manufacturing, production, machine operation, warehouse, plastics, foam, packaging, or industrial experience preferred.
•Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn EPS production equipment.
•Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.
•Ability to lift up to 50 lb and perform physical work, including standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, and working around production equipment.
•Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, safety procedures, quality standards, and production schedules.
•Strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, and commitment to safe work practices.
Preferred Qualifications
•Previous experience with EPS, EPP, plastics, foam, injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, packaging, or automated manufacturing equipment.
•Forklift certification or previous forklift/material-handling experience.
•Basic troubleshooting experience with PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, alarms, conveyors, valves, steam, vacuum, or compressed-air systems.
•Experience completing quality checks, production paperwork, inventory transactions, or shift reports.
Key Traits for Success
•Safety-focused mindset
•Reliable attendance and punctuality
•Strong problem-solving ability
•Mechanical curiosity and willingness to learn
•Ability to stay calm during machine faults or production interruptions
•Team-oriented attitude with clear communication during shift handovers

Summary
Please apply directly through this job posting to be considered.
Only qualified candidates will be considered

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