Mill Operator / 1st Shift

The Impact You'll Make

You will play a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality rubber manufacturing operations by operating mill equipment and ensuring consistent material processing. Your work directly impacts production output, product quality, and continuous improvement efforts across the plant.

This is a 1st Shift position, with shift hours 6:45 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate rubber mill equipment to process materials and meet daily production targets.
• Monitor material consistency, temperature, and processing conditions to ensure quality output.
• Support setup, changeovers, and adjustments to maintain efficient mill operation.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area aligned with 5S standards.

• Perform quality checks to ensure materials meet specifications.
• Identify and escalate defects, inconsistencies, or processing issues.
• Support first-pass yield and scrap reduction efforts.

• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply 5S and basic lean manufacturing principles.
• Identify opportunities to improve mill operation efficiency and workflow.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills/Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Basic math and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Experience in rubber manufacturing or mill operations.
• Knowledge of 5S or lean manufacturing principles.
• Mechanical or machinist experience.
• Previous production or manufacturing experience.

What You'll Get from Us

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
4. You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.