Extruder Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Experienced in operating an extrusion machine in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and customer requirements. Maintain a positive attitude, ability to lead/manage a team in operation of the machine in regards to production and quality of product, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision and a willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Run efficient production lines, problem-solving to ensure products meet quality specifications, including checking product and equipment frequently, making immediate adjustments or changes to lines when needed
• Keep lines and production floor clean, free of debris, and stocked for the incoming shift.
• Complete all necessary paperwork (i.e., all logbooks and line paperwork), read and understand specifications for all products, grade products, document all changes to the line as they occur
• Consistently communicate problems or needs with supervisor and assistant supervisor and communicate with all team members
• Run, set up, and can start an extruder
• Work closely with team members to be more efficient, troubleshooting problems and helping find new or better solutions, ask for help when needed
• Participate in and promote safety, quality, continuous improvement events and ideas

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

A minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience

Must have good mechanical aptitude

Able to operate Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for prolong time, walk and use hands to hold or operate objects, tools or controls. Able to reach with hands and arms, kneel, bend, crouch, climb ladders/stairs and twist body if necessary.

This is a warehouse environment where frequently this position will be exposed to cold, hot and changing temperatures; will constantly experience noise at medium level not damaging or loud enough to require protective equipment; will frequently be exposed to dust, dirt and changes in lighting.