Assistant Operator - Extrusion

Shift: 2nd shift
Schedule: 3 PM to 11 PM
Shift Premium Amount: $2.00
Pay Rate: $20.00

Basic Function
To operate an extrusion line in a safe and orderly manner within Standard Operating Conditions. To manufacture a quality product in the most efficient manner possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment to produce finished goods to production specifications.
• Understand and be able to safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and during an emergency.
• Set the machine up to SOC using the appropriate conditions
• Use a computer system to set run conditions and adjust as necessary within SOC
• Perform Line start-up and Line shut-down
• Understand and safely operate extruders
• Follow all training documents or standard operating procedures (SOP) to safely and efficiently operate the line
• Ability to use production reporting systems to fulfill job functions
• Always safely operate lab equipment
• Understand all quality lab equipment and be able to operate and adjust as necessary to safely test film samples.

Other Requirements:

• Assist Process Engineer, Maintenance, and Shift Supervisor in troubleshooting.
• Follow the production schedule as issued by production control.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and recycling practices in your work area
• Complete all required computer and paperwork
• Participate in scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities
• Operation of motorized handling devices, including lift trucks, walk-behinds, core extractors, and electric pallet jacks
• Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Personal Food Safety (PFS): Beard/Hair Net, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes. Also, wear any additional safety PPE as required.

Required:

• At least 1 year of continuous service at a manufacturing facility.
• 2-3 years of manufacturing equipment operation experience (preferred).
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Measurement or gauging experience (preferred) or must complete training on the same and perform work effectively.
• Requires basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend English and correctly identify numbers.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills, both personal and via email.
• Must demonstrate troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good judgment with decision-making regarding Safety and Quality.
• Ability to complete production-related documentation on both computer and paper forms (Excel, Word)
• Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed.
• Self-motivated and able to make decisions and work well with minimal oversight.
• Must be able to follow our safety guidelines.

Physical Activity 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.
The employee is required to perform on up to a12-hour shift to:

• stand - 70+%
• walk - 70+%
• sit - 10%
• reach overhead - 10%
• kneel - 10%
• bend - 30%
• climb stairs - 10%
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds overhead to a height of 72 inches repeatedly over a 12-hour shift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include average vision, color, and depth perception.

Benefits and Perks
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid elder care
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance