Extrusion Operator I ( 12hr shift, 5:45am-6p) $18.50/hr

TekniPlex • Decatur, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Extrusion Operator I is responsible for assisting with order changes and set-ups, performing quality inspections and tests, and preparing production logs. This role involves operating a scrap grinder, transporting roll stock, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. The operator must be able to work 12-hour shifts on a 2.2.3 rotation.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports and time cards.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, and push round rolls with varying weight of 140 – 600 lbs.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with order changes and set-ups.
• Performs quality inspections and tests.
• Cuts rolls, weighs and prepares roll tickets.
• Monitors and measures silo levels and unloading of rail cars.
• Prepares production logs, product tags and time cards as necessary.
• Operates scrap grinder as required and understands recycle system.
• Transports roll stock to warehouse.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Follows and participates in plant safe housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts on a 2.2.3 rotation. 545am-6pm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed