Extrusion Assistant 1

Orafol America's in Wallingford, CT is seeking plastic Extrusion Assistants for either day shift 7 AM-7 PM or night shifts 7 PM to 7AM on a rotating day basis (week 1/week 2 schedule). We are looking for dependable, reliable candidates who want a career not just a job. Prior experience with plastics is a plus. Mechanical ability is very helpful in this hands on role.

Starting rates of $20 hr-$30 hr commensurate with experience levels. Those hired on night shift also qualify for a night shift differential as well.

We do offer benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, Voluntary Term Life Ins, Hospital policy, Critical Illness policies, Accident Policies, FREE STD/LTD/Basic Life. We provide PTO, Paid Holidays and we have a 401k with an employer match.

Job summary

The Assistant Tech 1 supports the main Extrusion Technician by packing finished goods, including stacking sheets and wrapping and strapping rolls as per the packaging specification. They will be responsible for cleaning equipment necessary to run the line. Ie. hoppers, blenders and bins. They will learn labelling and what paperwork is required. They will be certified on the forklift to move goods around the extrusion floor.

The Assistant Tech must follow directions willingly and to the best of their ability. They must be a team player.

There is also a physical component for this position. Material handling is available to do all heavy loading / lifting.

The Assistant Tech must be capable of climbing ladders to load materials and to handle containers that weigh up to 35 Lbs on a regular basis or containers that can weigh up to 50 Lbs on an infrequent basis.

The Assistant Tech is responsible for housekeeping in their area and following All safety policies and procedures, plus recommending changes to enhance equipment performance and improve safety

Essential functions

Safe operation of all Orafol manufacturing equipment.

Certified to drive and operate Orafol Fork Trucks within the Plant.

Understand and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Comply with all OSHA regulations and Company Policies.

Complete all paperwork/documentation accurately and completely.

Follow all procedures, instructions, and specifications in performing their jobs. Any exceptions or changes must be properly documented.

Proactively detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Supervisor.

Load all specified Raw Materials into designated Hoppers.

Unloads, Packs, and Labels Finished Goods from the Line.

The Technician should have minimal errors with minimal cost impact as a result of their mistakes.

The Technician’s target is to maximize the  % Time Saving Good Product .The Technician must demonstrate proficiency for their current Grade Level The Technician must satisfy all criteria for certification in their Grade Level. This includes re-certification on a periodic basis.

The Technician is responsible for gaining the necessary training towards improving their knowledge and work skills to be considered for the next Level.

It is expected that BOTH the Company and the Employee are responsible for the Employee’s training requirements. Each Employee should know what additional training they need and gain access to the required procedures or documentation.

The Technician should be able to initiate additional tasks, training, cleaning, etc. during slack times, without the need for direct orders.

The Technician is expected to complete the scheduled tasks efficiently and within the designated time duration.

The Technician is expected to meet specific performance targets that are set for a given time period.

The Technician should offer ideas and suggestions that will improve the process or their job.

The Technician must be supportive of any changes or…