
Operator - Extrusion
- Saint Joseph, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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,
- 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
- 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 regards 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).