Extruder Operator Trainee

Extruder Operator Trainee

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We are able to meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career. Consider Hood Packaging Corporation.

Position is at our Roseville, MN location.

Rotating 12-hour shifts

Train on Day Shift

Pay-$24.69 - $31.73

General Description:

The Extruder Operator Trainee is responsible for the following:

• Assure quality checks, tests, and procedures are carried out as required and follows all SQF requirements.
• Running the extruders efficiently, with very high quality and low waste.
• Keeping extruders and surrounding area in a neat, clean and orderly condition.
• Monitor printed material for print defects during quality checks and report them to supervisor for review.
• Assuring that procedures are carried out.
• Organizing the pre-setup and obtaining materials necessary to start the next order in a timely manner.
• Directing the work and the training of their crew in a safe manner. The Extruder Operator can make suggestions for the additional training of individuals on their crew to the Lead Person or the Floor Supervisor.
• Cross training an individual(s) from a different department to be an Extruder Helper. The Helper can make suggestions for additional training of individuals.
• Communicating all pertinent information to the Extruder Operator on the next crew.
• Understand a work write-up
• Follow other duties assigned by Supervisors.
• Complete all training as required.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements:

• Reads and understand the work write-up.
• Understand the mechanics of the extruders and can properly set-up and run the lines to meet or exceed the requirements of Hood Flexible Packaging and the customer.
• Works effectively with their crew, promoting a team environment.
• Is trained and able to properly conduct required quality checks.
• Must be able to operate extruders while meeting quality and production goals established by management.
• Must demonstrate good troubleshooting skills and high standards for quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School or GED

Training: Trade School or On the Job with qualified Extruder Operator.

Experience: On the Job.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Must possess the manual dexterity to successfully operate various measuring devices.

Vision: Must have normal Color Vision.

Low-Cost Benefits!

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation

Holidays

Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.