Extrusion Area Lead

Plastipak Packaging • Havre de Grace, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for day to day Process Tech machine operator duties. Additionally, has the responsibility to train new associates and assist with higher level technical activities.

Requirements

• Team oriented.
• Self motivation and flexibility of job assignments.
• Blend of technical, interpersonal skills, and continuous learning through training.
• Previous Experience in Plastics Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical or a similar technical area preferred.
• Background manufacturing experience will be considered.
• High school diploma or GED
• Works overtime as necessary, based on production needs/demands.
• Read SPC charts and document trends
• Regularly stand or sit for long periods of time, up to 12 hours at a time.
• Walking intermittently and long distances, up to 8 hours per day.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to visually examine minute defects in parts and product.
• Able to work on aerial platforms up to 20 ft.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Experience in Plastics Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Electro-Mechanical or a similar technical area preferred.
• Background manufacturing experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regrind usage and returns.
• Verify blenders are set properly and adjusted as needed.
• Manage surge bins, keep them full if regrind inventory allows.
• Responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Complete color changes on all three lines from start to finish.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting tasks and minor repairs.
• Fill in for line operator vacancies or breaks as needed.
• Assist in PM’s as needed.
• Assist in mold and line changeovers as needed.
• Complete assigned Find and Fix it tasks as needed.
• Assist in the HDPE New Hire training program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED