Extrusion Operator; Swing Shift

Extrusion Operator

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Extrusion team’s swing shift at our New Haven production facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, a solid work ethic, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Support Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.
• Run orders as assigned by Production Management in the proper sequence.
• Follow all company established food safety and quality guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure the quality of product through constant monitoring regarding color, thickness of material, and free of any defects.
• Monitor product and packaging materials to ensure cleanliness of finished product and food safety for our customers.
• Stock and clean assigned work area daily to ensure a clean and safe work environment for teammates on the following shift, and integrity/safety of our finished product.
• Monitor the production area to ensure all personnel in the area are authorized to be there, report anything suspicious or anyone without a badge. Immediately, ask the person without a proper badge if they are supposed to be in the building and if they have signed in.
• Additional functions as assigned and needed for the good of the organization.

• Safely operate extrusion equipment in the manufacturing of Master Rolls.
• Maintain extrusion production schedule to support slitting operations and die cut production orders/schedule needs.
• Enter Resin and colorant batch/lot number into ERP system to be applied to master rolls, providing traceability of product throughout the entire manufacturing process.
• Monitor regrind to be mixed at a rate per company specifications.
• Assist with operating granulator, recycling production and extrusion waste into regrind material for use in extrusion.

• Safely operate material slitting equipment in the manufacturing of slit plastic rolls from Master Rolls.
• Maintain slitting production schedule to support Die Cut production orders and schedule needs.
• Verify Master Roll control numbers used follow FIFO guideline of first in/first out, using oldest Master Roll material first.
• Enter Master Roll serial number into ERP system to be applied to slit rolls, providing traceability of product throughout the entire manufacturing process.

• Proficiency in extrusion machinery, processes, and products.
• Capable of regularly lifting 40 lbs., and occasionally lifting up to 80-100 lbs.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and kneel; and constantly hear, see, and talk.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Self‑motivated, takes ownership of position
• Possess a strong sense of problem solving, innovation, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong collaborator who is able to work with a diverse group of teammates
• Seeks and openly accepts feedback for personal development

• Pay scale: $19.00 to $30.00 per hour DOE, with a $0.50 shift differential
• Insurance Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability Insurance plans (60 day waiting period)
• Retirement Benefits: 401K Plan with company match (90 day waiting period - restrictions apply)
• Paid Time Off: 90 day waiting period, prorated for first year
  • Vacation: 120 hours a year, with increases based on years of service
  • Holidays: 70 hours a year
  • Sick Leave: 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked for hourly employees, salary employees prorated for first year
• Other Compensation:
  Employees may be eligible for annual performance bonuses
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Thursday, 10 hour days. Candidate has the choice to select from a shift time of 1:00pm to 11:00pm, or 3:00pm to 1:00am.
  • Occasionally this position will be required to work Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, with advance notice given.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• This position will train on day shift and work Monday – Friday…