Performance Health is seeking a Production Worker III - Extruder Operator to join our team in Akron, OH. In this role, you will ensure that quality standards are met throughout the entire production process from raw materials to finished goods. This position operates equipment to produce finished goods in a variety of our areas: Synthetic Extrusion, Rubber Tubing, Braiders, TPE, Aquatics and Miscellaneous Therapy and Parabath.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Trains and assists in supervision of associates.
• Performs final inspections of products
• Assembly and sub-assembly operations
• Operates various machinery including but not limited to; band saw, rivet machine, water jets, presses, grinders, molders, splint formers, perforators, buffers, coaters, extruders, buoy manufacturing, etc.
• Quality assurance of products, material maintenance and material handling
• Monitors, controls, and trouble shoots machines
• Picks and packs products and fills orders as needed
• Operates Lift truck
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, not required
• 4-6 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Intermediate computer skills required (familiarity with MS Office Products)
• AS400 experience a plus
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand/stoop/bend

Benefits

• Our benefits include healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; wellness programs; discount purchase programs.
• This is a full-time position with an hourly pay rate of $20.00 - $21.00 plus benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, age, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.