RAPAC Extruder Operator

Job Purpose

To use your unique talents, experience, skills, education and enthusiasm to complete the Operations team and to recognize that your contribution is essential to the vision of Rapac, LP.

• Obey all company safety policies and procedures.
• Wear proper PPE when entering the production area.
• Participate in monthly safety training as scheduled by the company.
• Report all unsafe acts or conditions to Supervisor immediately.
• Report accidents to Supervisor immediately.
• Obey all machine guards and safety warnings.
• Follow Lock out / Tag out policy.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment to meet or exceed company established OEE and quality expectations.
• Proactively address unsafe conditions on production equipment.
• Maintain documentation to support production.
• Proactively address inefficiencies of production equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.
• Proactively address machine inefficiencies during preventative maintenance.
• Ensure equipment is clean after preventative maintenance is performed.
• Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement areas.
• Perform scheduled production equipment changeovers with limited downtime.
• Ensure production equipment is in safe and efficient condition after each changeover.
• Communicate problems and continuous improvement ideas to Supervisor.
• Produce and/or package the best quality product at all times.
• Ensure all production meets established quality standards.
• Perform routine inspections as prescribed by process procedures.
• Ensure all production is properly labeled and/or tagged.
• Place all non‑standard products on hold with proper documentation completed.
• Promote and participate in good housekeeping habits to exceed plant appearance expectations.
• Maintain a clean work area at all times.
• Empty all garbage cans at the conclusion of the assigned shift.
• Sweep the production floor in the work area.
• Clean equipment if it becomes dirty or stained during shift operation.
• Proactively address housekeeping issues on the production floor and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation during the shift.
• Perform necessary operator checklists.
• Maintain accurate production reporting documentation.
• Document downtime.

The operator should possess a sense of urgency, accountability, business ethics, professionalism, self‑motivation, and a desire to improve the business. Must hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent and successfully complete entrance examinations and interviews.

• Arrive to work promptly and regularly.
• Take direction and work well with others.
• Work under the stress of deadlines.
• Concentrate and perform accurately.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

• Action Oriented
• Informing Peer Relationships
• Technical Learning
• Learning on the Fly
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Decision
• Quality
• Core Competencies
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Total Work Systems
• Self‑Development
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Organizing
• Standing Alone
• Creativity

• Climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, fingering, talking, hearing, repetitive motion, vision, and exertion as described in job details.

Minimum pay: $18.95 per hour. The company emphasizes work‑life balance and offers ongoing training, leadership development, and opportunities for growth.