Extrusion Operator

Extrusion Operator

Location: St Joseph

Requisition : 55520

Basic Function: To operate an extrusion line in a safe and orderly manner within Standard Operating Conditions. To manufacture a quality product in the most efficient manner possible.

Schedule
:
Night, 12-hour Shift

Pay rate: $19.25/hr + $1/hr shift differential

• Operate equipment to produce finished goods to production specifications.
• Understand and be able to safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and during an emergency.
• Set Machine up to SOC using the appropriate conditions.
• Use a computer system to set run conditions and adjust as necessary within SOC.
• Perform Line start up and Line shut down.
• Understand and safely operate extruders.
• Follow all training documents or standard operating procedures (SOP) to safely and efficiently operate the line.
• Ability to use production reporting systems to fulfill job functions.
• Always safely operate lab equipment.
• Understand all quality lab equipment and be able to operate and adjust as necessary to safely test film samples.

• Assist Process Engineer, Maintenance and Shift Supervisor in trouble shooting.
• Follow the production schedule as issued by production control.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and recycling practices in your work area.
• Complete all required computer and paperwork.
• Participate in scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Operation of motorized handling devices including Lift truck, walk behind, core extractors, and electric pallet jack.
• Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Personal Food Safety (PFS):
  Beard/Hair Net, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes. Also wear any additional safety PPE as required.
• Must be able to follow our safety guidelines.
• High School diploma or equivalency (required).
• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Measurement or gauging experience (preferred) or must successfully complete training on same and perform work effectively.
• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend English and correctly identify numbers.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills both personal and via email.
• Must demonstrate troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good judgment with decision making in regard to Safety and Quality.
• Ability to complete production related documentation on both computer and paper forms (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed (required).
• Self-motivated and ability to make decisions and work well with minimal oversight.
• 2-3 years of manufacturing equipment operation experience (preferred).
• At least one year of continuous service at a manufacturing facility (required).

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance