WAGE: Starting rate is $25.11, with skill based advancement up to $30.12
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Extrusion Operator performs machine start-up, adjustments, and shuts down the extrusion equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. The Operator performs work of a complex nature involving considerable skill and judgment in order to maintain foam quality requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform duties in a safe manner to assure protection for themselves and others.
- Serves as a safety spotter for fellow operators during roll changes.
- Start and stop extrusion equipment in a manner as prescribed in the Operators’ Training Manual or Standard Operating Procedure.
- Operate all extrusion equipment, making all necessary adjustments, as necessary, in accordance with the Operators’ Training Manual or Standard Operating Procedure.
- Monitor and maintain all quality control specs of foam sheet.
- Report to Extrusion Technician or in some cases the Immediate Supervisor factors which adversely affect output or quality.
- Complete Production Reports, S.O.C. Sheets, Activity Logs, Roll Tickets, Acrison Check Sheets, or other reports accurately as necessary to monitor production process and quality foam products.
- Be responsible for housekeeping of assigned area.
- Assist with start-up or re-string of all extrusion equipment.
- Operate overhead crane hoists for removal of finished goods.
- Conducts food safety and defense self-inspections and reports on deficiencies.
THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHERS
EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- Education/Work Experience: High School Diploma or GED
- Language Ability: Must have the ability to understand verbal and written basic English vocabulary.
- Math Ability: Proficient mathematical skills.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to systematically work through problems and can work with deadlines individually or as part of a team.
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
- Travel Requirements: None
- Other (including certifications and licenses): None
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment required ear protection.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions