Extrusion Operator

EXTRUSION OPERATOR - SWING SHIFT

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Extrusion team's swing shift at our New Haven production facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, a solid work ethic, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

General

• Support Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.

• Run orders as assigned by Production Management in the proper sequence.
• Follow all company established food safety and quality guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure the quality of product through constant monitoring regarding color, thickness of material, and free of any defects.
• Monitor product and packaging materials to ensure cleanliness of finished product and food safety for our customers.
• Stock and clean assigned work area daily to ensure a clean and safe work environment for teammates on the following shift, and integrity/safety of our finished product.
• Monitor the production area to ensure all personnel in the area are authorized to be there, report anything suspicious or anyone without a badge. Immediately, ask the person without a proper badge if they are supposed to be in the building and if they have signed in.
• Additional functions as assigned and needed for the good of the organization.

Extrusion

• Safely operate extrusion equipment in the manufacturing of Master Rolls.
• Maintain extrusion production schedule to support slitting operations and die cut production orders/schedule needs.
• Enter Resin and colorant batch/lot number into ERP system to be applied to master rolls, providing traceability of product throughout the entire manufacturing process.
• Monitor regrind to be mixed at a rate per company specifications.
• Assist with operating granulator, recycling production and extrusion waste into regrind material for use in extrusion.

Slitting

• Safely operate material slitting equipment in the manufacturing of slit plastic rolls from Master Rolls.
• Maintain slitting production schedule to support Die Cut production orders and schedule needs.
• Verify Master Roll control numbers used follow FIFO guideline of first in/first out, using oldest Master Roll material first.
• Enter Master Roll serial number into ERP system to be applied to slit rolls, providing traceability of product throughout the entire manufacturing process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in extrusion machinery, processes, and products.
• Capable of regularly lifting 40 lbs., and occasionally lifting up to 80-100 lbs.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and kneel; and constantly hear, see, and talk.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated, takes ownership of position
• Possess a strong sense of problem solving, innovation, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong collaborator who is able to work with a diverse group of teammates
• Seeks and openly accepts feedback for personal development

ALL THE DETAILS

• Pay scale : $19.00 to $30.00 per hour DOE, with a $0.50 shift differential
• Insurance Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability Insurance plans (60 day waiting period)
• Retirement Benefits: 401K Plan with company match (90 day waiting period - restrictions apply)
• Paid Time Off: (90 day waiting period, prorated for first year)
  • Vacation: 120 hours a year, with increases based on years of service
• Holidays: 70 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Sick Leave : 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked for hourly employees, salary employees prorated for first year
• Other Compensation : Employees may be eligible for annual performance bonuses
• Schedule : Monday through Thursday, 10 hour days. Candidate has the choice to select from a shift time of 1:00pm to 11:00pm, or 3:00pm to 1:00am.
  • Occasionally this position will be required to work Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, with advance notice given.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• This position will train on day shift and work Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm until fully trained. Training periods are dependent on candidate experience and competency readiness.
• Location : New Haven, Indiana
• Work environment : Manufacturing facility – noise level 85-95 dB in production environment. Regularly bends, squats, reaches, kneels, and lifts 40 lbs. Occasionally this position will lift up to 80-100 lbs. Constantly seeing, hearing, talking. Noise level in office environment 10dB. To learn more about Kwik Lok, visit (

Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, or participate in the application and interview process.

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