Extrusion Operator - GC

PHOENIX•Greencastle, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with the operation of a high-temperature plastic extrusion and slitting line to produce close-tolerance triple-layer plastic foam. The operator monitors and adjusts the process to ensure the production of quality finished rolled goods and provides support to the Production Department as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position that also involves using a computer for ERP requirements.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Mechanical aptitude
Good mathematical skills
Forklift/scissor lift training and maintaining of license
1-2 years in a plastic production environment
Machine operating experience
Must be familiar with large processing equipment and GMP

Responsibilities

Order materials to specified work center
Loads material
Cleans out hoppers
Assist Extrusion Tech to lace up the line with the extruded sheet of hot melt to the winder
Manually cut over and start new winder rolls
Lifts finished rolls from machine
Packages rolls and requests warehouse pickup
Uses lift to clear trim removal system
Uses hand-held measuring devices to check slit width on finished rolls and sheet thickness
Die cut and weigh samples to calculate density
Identify nonconforming material and sort and disposition appropriately
Segregates scrap material
Moves scrap to reclaim room for reprocessing
Support the reclaim equipment and process to convert scrap material back into pellets
Relieves other employees during breaks
Backup for other shifts
Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts
Follow all GMP guidelines
Adheres to all safety rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct
Completes necessary documentation for slitter
Any other duties as assigned
Attends Safety Meetings, Quality Meetings, and CIT meetings
Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions
Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures