Extruder Operator - Nights

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Prior manufacturing or similar experience
• •Strong mechanical aptitude
• •Good mathematical skills
• •Ability to operate a forklift and other power industrial vehicles in a safe and effective manner
• •Ability to read a tape measure and document quality readings
• •Ability to communicate with team members including employees effectively and respectfully on the previous or following shift during shift transition
• •Knowledgeable about safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environments
• •Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture
• •Knowledge and experience with Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Professing (SAP) or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• •A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• •Must have stable work history
• •Must be available for 2-week rotating shifts
• •Must be available for 12-hour shifts
• •Must be willing to work overtime per business demand
• •Must be able to work in a non airconditioned, indoor environment
• •Must be able to handle heat exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• •Must be able to handle humidity exceeding 80%
• •Must be able to handle noise exceeding 85dB+
• •Must be able to work around and with manufacturing machinery, exposure to moving equipment
• •Must be able to stand frequently for up to 12 hours
• •Must be able to walk, stoop, squat up to 75%
• •Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs
• •Must be able to reach, bend, twist
• •Must be able to climb stairs/ladders occasionally
• •Must be able to use shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, elbows, wrist, hands, and fingers frequently and repetitively
• •Must be able to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• •Must be able to follow all safety rules
• •Must be able to attend meetings and complete safety training as required
• •Must be able to report all hazardous conditions to the Lead, Operations Supervisor, or Plant Manager immediately
• •Must be able to report any accident, incident or near miss to the Team Lead, Supervisor, Manager or Plant Manager
• •Must be able to conduct all required quality/customer specification checks
• •Must be able to continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and all quality specifications are maintained
• •Must be able to physically and visually inspect all products
• •Must be able to enter production/quality reporting data into machine computer accurately
• •Must be able to sign off that products meet all quality requirements
• •Must be able to promptly report all quality defects to the appropriate team members
• •Must be able to assist Maintenance Team with troubleshooting issues when needed
• •Must be able to maintain good employee relations
• •Must be able to adhere to Company policies and procedures
• •Must be able to refer all employee relations issues to the Lead, Production Supervisor, or Plant Manager
• •Must be able to train/mentor Assistant Operator and/or Production Utility Worker when required/requested
• •Must be able to be assigned to different production lines and areas as needed per company demand
• •Must be able to perform other job-related duties as assigned
• •Must be able to set up and operate the production line for various products, meeting or exceeding production rates, meeting customer specifications, and minimizing waste levels
• •Must be able to assist Assistant Operator in operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to stage product, ensuring appropriate level of production supplies/materials are available with goal of minimizing downtime for current and following shift
• •Must be able to set up and adjust machinery
• •Must be able to operate core cutting machine and pallet jack
• •Must be able to separate scrap into appropriate film-type gaylord
• •Must be able to utilize effective leadership skills to direct the Assistant Operator and/or Production Utility Worker (if applicable)
• •Must be able to perform minor maintenance including but not limited to cleaning air filters, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM's), and Preventative Maintenance (PM's)
• •Must be able to keep work areas clean and ensure tools/equipment are in proper places
• •Must be able to assure all product is properly packaged (sawed, bagged and tied, etc.)
• •Must be able to assist with packaging and stacking product when needed
• •Must be able to ensure compliance with safety and work regulations including the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety rules
• •Must be able to report all hazardous conditions to the Lead, Operations Supervisor, or Plant Manager immediately for corrective action
• •Must be able to conduct all required quality checks including but not limited to length/weight checks, vacuum tests, micrometer (mic) checks, and accurately complete all required paperwork
• •Must be able to minimize scrap while maximizing the return of any scrap and reproduction into the machine
• •Must be able to set, check, and maintain product dimensions such as color, weight, slits, perforations, widths, lengths, etc.
• •Must be able to assist Assistant Operator and/or Production Utility Worker with housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment
• •Must be able to take coaching well
• •Must be able to communicate respectfully with others to ensure and promote a positive teamwork culture
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully on the previous or following shift during shift transition
• •Must be able to understand and adhere to all Department and Plant rules, regulations, and notices
• •Must be safety conscious
• •Must be able to learn Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Professing (SAP) or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems if not already knowledgeable
• •Must be able to follow standardized work instructions
• •Must be able to adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture
• •Must be able to assist Maintenance Team with troubleshooting issues when needed
• •Must be able to maintain good employee relations
• •Must be able to adhere to Company policies and procedures
• •Must be able to refer all employee relations issues to the Lead, Production Supervisor, or Plant Manager
• •Must be able to train/mentor Assistant Operator and/or Production Utility Worker when required/requested
• •Must be able to be assigned to different production lines and areas as needed per company demand
• •Must be able to perform other job-related duties as assigned
• •Must be able to set up and operate the production line for various products, meeting or exceeding production rates, meeting customer specifications, and minimizing waste levels
• •Must be able to assist Assistant Operator in operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to stage product, ensuring appropriate level of production supplies/materials are available with goal of minimizing downtime for current and following shift
• •Must be able to set up and adjust machinery
• •Must be able to operate core cutting machine and pallet jack
• •Must be able to separate scrap into appropriate film-type gaylord
• •Must be able to utilize effective leadership skills to direct the Assistant Operator and/or Production Utility Worker (if applicable)
• •Must be able to perform minor maintenance including but not limited to cleaning air filters, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM's), and Preventative Maintenance (PM's)
• •Must be able to keep work areas clean and ensure tools/equipment are in proper places
• •Must be able to assure all product is properly packaged (sawed, bagged and tied, etc.)
• •Must be able to assist with packaging and stacking product when needed
• •Must be able to ensure compliance with safety and work regulations including the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety rules
• •Must be able to report all hazardous conditions to the Lead, Operations Supervisor, or Plant Manager immediately for corrective action
• •Must be able to conduct all required quality checks including but not limited to length/weight checks, vacuum tests, micrometer (mic) checks, and accurately complete all required paperwork
• •Must be able to minimize scrap while maximizing the return of any scrap and reproduction into the machine
• •Must be able to set, check, and maintain product dimensions such as color, weight, slits, perforations, widths, lengths, etc.
• •Must be able to assist Assistant Operator and/or Production Utility Worker with housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment

Desired Qualifications

• •Previous work experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment