Extrusion Operator (PFC)

FIVE STAR MANAGEMENT•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion machinery designated to melt resin and shape plastic sheets. This role involves adjusting tooling and processing parameters to meet product specifications, monitoring for defects and machine malfunctions, and adhering to safety procedures and sanitation regulations. The operator ensures compliance with Safety, Food Safety, and Quality parameters to minimize workplace hazards and immediately reports any identified incidents or unsafe conditions. Responsibilities include reviewing the working conditions of the extruder and dosing equipment, verifying additive levels, coordinating material transfers, troubleshooting operational issues to minimize downtime, checking winder and chiller functions, measuring material properties, monitoring material inventory, maintaining a clean work area, and accurately filling out production reports. The role demands a sense of urgency and accuracy in all tasks, along with adherence to safety policies and sanitation regulations. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Ability to work independently.
Mechanical ability to run equipment and use small hand tools.
Basic math and measuring ability.
Mental alertness to identify and react to machine process, quality and safety issues.
Ability to be organized, multitask and keep up in a fast paced environment.
Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality output in a timely and efficient manner.
Able to read and write.
Repetitive bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods.
Must be knowledgeable of GMPs, FSSC 22000:2005 and HACCP.
Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to operate basic tools and measuring devices (tape measure, scale, etc.).
Ability of repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, carrying for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in plastics manufacturing
Preferred experience in machinery operations

Responsibilities

Ensure all parameters of Safety, Food Safety and Quality are comply to minimize workplace hazards.
Immediately report to supervisor any incident or unsafe condition identified in the workplace.
Review working conditions of the extruder and of the dosing equipment.
Verify all additives are in the correct tank by visually reviewing the additive inventory, including dashboard.
Coordinate with weaving material handler to transfer the yarn to the weaving department.
Troubleshoot and resolve minor operational issues or malfunctions that may arise during the production process to minimize downtime.
Check function of winders and temperature and operation of the chillers.
Measure material density, cohesion, and adhesion.
Be vigilant of the material that is left and check the silos.
Maintain area organized and clean.
Fill out production reports with accuracy and attention.
Perform all tasks with a sense of urgency and accuracy.
Follows safety policies and sanitation regulations.
Conduct other duties as assigned by management.