Extruder Operator

Description Job Title: Extruder Operator Location: Frazeysburg, OH Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm OT Friday 6am-2:30pm · (2) 15 min paid breaks and (1) 30 min unpaid lunch Pay Rate: Starting up to $19.25/hr Job ID:293538418 Job Summary: The ideal candidate should have manufacturing experience with machine operation or maintenance experience. Candidate must be comfortable working in production as part of a team with specific production goals. Previous work experience in a fast-paced industrial environment is required. The person selected will be working directly with other members of the production team, safety, quality and engineering. Primary Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Read and follow work instructions
• Properly and safely set up Extruder at correct temperature and cleansed die head
• Safely operate crane to pick up regrind flake and unload it into the hopper.
• Operate stand up forklift to move material from bagging area to scale to be weighed and labeled.
• Perform and adhere to Lock Out Tag Out safety standards
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and independently troubleshoot
• Read and record machine settings for continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with data entry and management through ERP system
• Perform Quality Inspections (pellet size, melt flow, surface moisture, pellet voids, etc.)
• Meet / Exceed production standards
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Self-Motivated
• Follows Company safety and department policies and procedures
• Maintains a neat and clean work environment following the 5S methodology
• Makes recommendations to continually improve processes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Primary Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• High School diploma / GED preferred
• Proven commitment to quality compliance and productivity
• Two months job related experience required, including machine operator / maintenance
• Ability to identify thermal, electrical and mechanical conveyance concerns
• Ability to follow work instructions from start up to shut down
• Knowledge of company safety, OSHA and department policies and procedures including Lock Out Tag Out
• Good applied interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English and perform basic math functions

Workplace Experience: Previous manufacturing experience is preferred. Ergonomic Requirements: Ability to Stand for Long Periods of Time Ability to use Power Tools safely The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefits: Opportunity for Quarterly Performance Bonuses Competitive Benefits Package after 30 Days of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Short Term and Long Term Disability, etc.) Company Match 401K and Immediate Vesting Nine Paid Holidays and 40Hours of Vacation upon Date of Hire FUN Place to Work, Annual Field Day, Monthly Employee Meetings, Food Trucks and more #J-18808-Ljbffr Coshoctonjfs