Extruder Laminator Operator - Nights

EXTRUDER LAMINATOR OPERATOR - NIGHTS

Rome, GA

Schedule: D Shift nights, 12-hour shifts on a 3/2 rotating schedule | $1.50/hour night shift differential

Pay: $25 to $31/hour depending on experience, plus $1.50/hour night shift differential

Sign-on bonus: $750 at 6 months and $750 at 1 year

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

A flexible packaging manufacturer in Rome, GA is adding an Extruder Laminator Operator (1 opening) to its D Shift night crew. You will set up and run the extruder laminator to produce quality laminated film safely, keep product free of contamination, and keep the equipment running the way it was designed. Clean, safety-focused SQF food-safety plant. Reports to the Shift Supervisor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Operate and understand all aspects of the extruder laminator and its safety devices

- Read and interpret the Job Jacket and setup instructions

- Set up and operate the DCU in the Radius system

- Complete job checkout and all lab tests needed before starting production

- Set up the die with deckles; program and operate the resin blending system

- Load raw material rolls into unwinds, prepare splices, and load and cut cores on the rewind

- Remove and palletize laminated rolls; label and return unused rolls to inventory

- Monitor material quality and the trim system; change blades

- Operate chain hoists safely

- Weigh waste and complete waste tickets and all required paperwork

- Follow the QA Hold tag and Defective Material Return systems

- Follow GMPs to prevent contamination and keep the area clean to SQF food-safety requirements

- Perform operator-assigned preventive maintenance and troubleshoot as needed

WHAT YOU NEED

- Extrusion lamination or film converting machine experience preferred

- Knowledge of GMP and food safety practices, or willingness to learn GMP/SQF standards

- Able to safely operate equipment and perform daily inspections

- Able to read work instructions and follow verbal direction

- Clean, organized work habits and a commitment to safety and quality

- Good communication and teamwork; continuous improvement experience strongly preferred

- Leads by example and can help train others

TRAINING

- Every new operator gets at least two weeks of on-the-job training alongside an experienced operator

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Lift up to 50 lbs; on your feet for most of the shift

- Must be able to flex to all shifts to support and train