What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Operator position at D&W ?
In this function you will operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.
Shift Times : 5 : 45pm-6 : 15am. Rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off. Pay Rate : $20-24 based on experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
Prior Experience with Extrusion Machine Operation Manufacturing Experience Willingness to work and follow verbal / written instructions May be required to use floor loading trucks Ability to work safely, willingness to train in cross-functional areas, and work overtime as needed. Tasks
Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments, and material requirements Adjusts settings and controls to ensure sheet is within defined processing standards Ensures sheet quality by performing required quality assurance tests and inspections Operates at or below Company scrap targets Understands and completes daily MCL tasks Works to reduce rejected rolls per-month measurement Makes high-quality food packaging through the thermoforming process Ensures that all product manufactured on assigned machine is within Company quality limits; immediately recognizes quality issues and takes action Monitors in-line inspection; completes any re-inspection that is ordered due to quality issues from assigned line Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP's Productivity
Works to achieve 100% on-time completion of scheduled production Operates two types of extruder lines including proper start-up / shut-down Operates two types of forming machines Adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials Monitors machine operations and observes lights and gauges to detect malfunctions; presses control buttons to activate machinery and equipment Operates relevant material handling systems Understands basic functions of the extruder auxiliary systems Handles rolls and moves finished product to the curing area General & Administrative
Completes and fills out daily logs / reports as required Completes all assigned cleaning / preventive maintenance tasks Delivers scrap to reprocessing area in the appropriate manner Executes basic Troubleshooting and adjusts basic processing problems. Immediately notifies supervisor of any / all processing or maintenance problems on assigned line Assists other employees to set up machines and transport finished work pieces Reports to work on-time and follows D&W attendance policy and guidelines No direct supervision responsibilities Safety
Ensures equipment used in extrusion process is operated properly and all safety mechanisms and guards are in place Understands how to handle machine properly during an emergency, which includes power outages, machine failure, workplace injuries, etc. Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required Understands and performs Lock-out / Tag-out procedures Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately Hourly rate varies based on shift with opportunity for added incentives such as :
Night shift differential Our Benefits include
Medical, Dental and Vision 401K with 50% company match up to 6% Short & Long-Term Disability Company paid Life Insurance FSA (Medical & Dependent care) Employee Assistance Program Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount
Salary : $20 - $24
View More
Apply for this job
Receive alerts for other Extrusion Operator job openings
Report this Job
