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Extrusion Operator- GC
Job in
Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, 46135, USA
Listed on 2026-08-12
Listing for:
PHOENIX
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-12
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- To assist Extrusion Tech with the operation a high temperature plastic extrusion and slitting line, mainly roll changeovers, packaging, and monitoring raw materials.
- Run reclaim equipment and process to grind or pelletize scrap.
- Rework rolls to remove known defects.
- To assist Extrusion Tech with the operation a high temperature plastic extrusion and slitting line, mainly roll changeovers, packaging, and monitoring raw materials.
- Run reclaim equipment and process to grind or pelletize scrap.
- Rework rolls to remove known defects.
- Monitor raw material levels and assist with raw material loading;
- At shutdown assist with cleaning out blenders and hoppers;
- Assist Extrusion Tech to lace up the line with the extruded sheet of hot melt to the winder:
- Manually cut over and start new winder rolls:
- Lifts finished rolls from machine; packages rolls and requests warehouse pickup;
- Uses lift to clear trim removal system;
- Segregates scrap material; moves scrap to reclaim room for reprocessing;
- Support the reclaim equipment and process to convert scrap material back into pellets or regrind as appropriate:
- Relieves other employees during breaks;
- Backup for other shifts;
Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts; - Follow all GMP guidelines;
- Adheres to all safety rules, procedures and Code of Conduct;
- Completes necessary documentation for rework and reprocessing pellets.
- Any other duties as assigned;
- This is a safety sensitive position;
- Uses computer to perform various ERP requirements.
- Attends Safety Meetings;
Green Area Meetings; and CIT meetings; - Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions;
- Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures.
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent;
- Mechanical aptitude;
- Good mathematical skills;
- Forklift/scissor lift training and maintaining of license.
- 1-2 years in a plastic production environment; machine operating experience;
- Must be familiar with large processing equipment and GMP.
- Pushing or Pulling (1-60+ lbs. typically at 15% a day) - transporting gaylords; cleans screws; moving finished production
- Lifting or Carrying (1-60+ lbs. typically at 15-40% a day) - lifting and moving finished production
- Simple Grasping (typically at 15-40% a day) - measuring widths and thickness; weighing samples
- Firm Grasping (typically at 0-40% a day) - cleaning screws, loading hoppers, transporting materials to production floor; moving/lifting finished production; clearing trim removal system; setting knives
- Fine Manipulating (typically at 15% a day) - set ups, checking widths and thickness, weighing samples
- Hand tools, calculator, forklift truck, micrometer, scales, computer
- Extrusion Manager;
Extrusion Lead;
Extrusion Techs;
Production and Maintenance Supervisors; other Management and hourly associates.
- Reports to Extrusion Manager
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