Press Operator Elkhart IN

Press Operator Elkhart IN Pay: $22.50 Hours: Sunday - Thursday 8:00pm - 4:30am 1655 Gateway Ct. Elkhart, IN 46514 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. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Efficiently operate conventional press or shuttle using best practices. Lift, bend, twist and maneuver 50 pounds constantly for an 8, 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. Compensation details: 22.5-22.5 PI4f6aaf99b200-26289-39946856

Created: 2026-03-13