Extruder Operator - Florence, KY

Extruder Operator - Florence, KY

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date. Salary: $29.57/hourly+ 10% night shift differential. The Extruder Operator III position ensures that the production line is up to speed, all weights are recorded correctly on rolls, and that proper setup of the line is complete to ensure maximum production among many other duties.

This role will work closely with plant staff to provide a safe work environment. This position may fill in for the Group Leader as needed.

• Work with the team to perform proper start-up operations to bring line to production.
• Perform proper shutdown of the lines, including when to shut off PIB, drop heats, and turn the extruders off.
• Successfully fill out the process check sheet every two (2) hours and correct any process issues.
• Change screen packs for all extruders.
• Ensure that the hour-by-hour boards are updated: record production, understand goals, document problems, and communicate maintenance issues.
• Ensure that all hems and rolls are first quality rolls, be able to troubleshoot quality issues, and resolve manufacturing problems related to quality.
• Correctly fill out the pump log sheets.
• Depending on location:
  Ensure that roll weights are correct, Extrol trends are within product tolerance, and drop speeds are correct.
• Fill silos with raw material.
• Operate the ESTL machine for quality checks and correctly adjust the process to mitigate any quality defects.
• Be able to operate a forklift and move products as needed.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are used for product type.
• Walking up and down stairs to lace the line.
• Keep the work area clean following the 6S process.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED preferred. 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred. Be able to fill in and perform all Winder Operator II and Extruder Operator I & II skills.

• Motivational
• Problem Solving
• Results Oriented
• Team Player
• Adaptable
• Learning on the Fly

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities. Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process.

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Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States. Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.