Production Operator​/ Extrusion Operator

Production Operator/ Extrusion Operator

Malvern, Arkansas

Type:
Temporary

Manufacturing/Production

Salary: $17 Per Hour

Shift is 12-hour rotation of 2/2/3 and changes between night and days every 10 weeks.

Malvern, AR 72104

Production Operator/ Extrusion Operator

Job Duties and

Qualifications:

• Operate extruder to produce rolls that conform to all quality and profile specifications
• Maintain accurate account of all poundage produced on extruder
• Responsible for accurately completing and processing all documents necessary for tracking extrusion operations, including condition sheets (three times per shift)
• Make blends, cut and process extruder rolls-Follow standard Operating Procedures
• Change screens each shift, additional may be required if pressure gets high and after color changes. Some extruders have an automatic screen changer and some are manual
• Handle extruder maintenance according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Check silos and rail car
• Run reclaim according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Handle color and product changes on extruder
• Communicate all pertinent information at shift change
• Understand and practice all safety procedures and rules
• Responsible for reporting issues that need repair to the supervisor on duty in a timely manner, allowing maintenance repair or proper reporting into Maintenance Connection
• Know locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers in your area
• Fully train new operators, checking off on training checklists
• Provide relief to other members of team as necessary
• Operate a forklift
• Perform extruder testing three times during a 12 hour period
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Knowledgeable about Extrusion Processes or ability to learn
• Must be able to learn and demonstrate a thorough understanding of business computer applications and all other duties as assigned by supervisor

GMP Responsibilities:

• All associates are responsible to comply with operational methods, personnel practices and all communicated requirements to ensure a safe and productive work environment and overall product safety.
• Execute said duties to maintain compliance with stated product safety/GMP, legal, regulatory and quality systems requirements.

Personal Abilities and

Qualifications:

• Must be able to push and/or pull 30 – 50 pounds
• Operator Qualified in either extrusion or thermoforming
• Must have less than 6 attendance frequencies
• No Step 2 corrective actions within the last six months