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Fortune Brands Innovations

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New London, NC, USA
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New London, NC, USA
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Operate shredding, grinding, extrusion, and pelletizing equipment to manufacture recycled polyethylene. Maintain machine settings, safety standards, material feeds, production records, administrative forms, and 5S workplace organization. Report nonconforming products, perform required preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot process issues, and support coworkers. The role requires basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills, physical ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to work 12-hour night shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
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Job Description

Operate shredding, grinding, extrusion, and pelletizing equipment in the manufacturing of recycled polyethylene.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Ensure that all required administrative forms associated with the recycle process are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Keep all machine settings within the Standard Operating Condition parameters provided.
  • Ensure the recycle line is run within recommended safety and operating characteristics.
  • Keep correct scrap material feeding on the in-feed belt for proper coloration and physical properties.
  • Maintain 5S in the work areas at all times.
  • Ensure the scheduled output production rates are achieved, and reported on the required form.
  • Report non-conforming product to management immediately.
  • Perform preventative/predictive maintenance to the equipment as required and document accordingly.
  • Demonstrate good teamwork by assisting/training co-workers as needed, or as directed by your Supervisor.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • User knowledge of basic computer functions.
  • Problem solving skills and ability to trouble shoot process related issues in a timely manner.
  • Basic math, reading, and writing skills

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand for 12 hour shift.
  • Ability to bend, squat, stand and pull.
  • Ability to wear and operate safety equipment (earplugs and safety glasses).
  • Ability to read printed data from reports, as well as computer screen. 

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as eyewear, facemasks, and hearing protection is required where applicable.

 

 

 

Additional Information

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re advancing exciting innovations across our portfolio, which includes: Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: USD - USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings

To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.

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