Extruder Operator Assistant

TRIDENT SOLUTIONS•Sherman, TX

15d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Position Description: The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Extruder Operator with the running of the film extrusion line. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of quality control checks, labeling, palletization of products, assisting the Extruder Operator, achieving objectives of output, quality, and safety.

Requirements

Excellent safety and attendance record.
Ability to work 12 hour rotating day and night shifts, and report on time for scheduled shifts and follow company attendance policies.
Possesses strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Possesses basic knowledge in math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Possesses basic computer skills.
Ability to balance and achieve results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost Reduction
Must have the ability to complete two or more tasks simultaneously.
Self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision and maintain a working and up-to-date knowledge of products and services.
Must be able to handle self in a professional manner with co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to take responsibility for self and team.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Must be able to continually bend, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulder, use arms, wrists, grasp and squeeze with hands, access constricted spaces, and lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to dusty or dirty ambient conditions.
Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to hot or cold ambient conditions.
Must be able to withstand occasional exposure to mild chemical irritants.
Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
Excellent forklift skills with the ability to safely move pallets of material into storage racks.
Ability to use an overhead crane to safely move products and machine parts with no damage.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Extruder Operator in tool changes and product changes when and where needed.
Helping to meet production standards, minimizing scrap and downtime.
Removing rolls from the winder of the extruder.
Labeling, packaging, and palletizing rolls for delivery to customers.
Performing quality checks on material, comparing actual results to specifications, and communicating results to the Extruder Operator.
Accurate and complete reporting of production and quality data both manually and in computer systems.
Performing all job functions in a safe manner, follow and enforce all TRIDENT policies and procedures.
Leading housekeeping efforts and always maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Identifying and immediately communicating personnel and safety issues to the Shift Supervisor and assisting with investigations and resolutions of the issues if needed.
Reporting any continuous improvement opportunities to the Shift Supervisor.
Moving materials as needed using forklifts or overhead cranes.