Extrusion Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Full Responsibilities:

• Sets up, starts and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.

• Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended materials into machinery.

• Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.

• Operates machinery to mix, extrude/discharge or handle materials according to operating procedures.

• Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.

• May take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.

• Refers issues/problems to Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition.

• Performs all required machine cleaning.

• Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity.

• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.

• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.

• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

Requirements:

• 1 year of plastic extrusion experience. Required

• Ability to read measuring devices such as a tape measure in 1/16" increments and micrometers in 1/1000 increments. Required

• Ability to obtain and possess a forklift certification. Required

• Extrusion equipment maintenance experience. Preferred

2-2-3 Schedule, 7:45pm-8am