Extrusion Operator

Kwik Lok • New Haven, IN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Extrusion team’s swing shift at our New Haven production facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, a solid work ethic, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in extrusion machinery, processes, and products.
• Capable of regularly lifting 40 lbs., and occasionally lifting up to 80-100 lbs.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and kneel; and constantly hear, see, and talk.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated, takes ownership of position
• Possess a strong sense of problem solving, innovation, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong collaborator who is able to work with a diverse group of teammates
• Seeks and openly accepts feedback for personal development

Responsibilities

• General Support Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.
• Run orders as assigned by Production Management in the proper sequence.
• Follow all company established food safety and quality guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure the quality of product through constant monitoring regarding color, thickness of material, and free of any defects.
• Monitor product and packaging materials to ensure cleanliness of finished product and food safety for our customers.
• Stock and clean assigned work area daily to ensure a clean and safe work environment for teammates on the following shift, and integrity/safety of our finished product.
• Monitor the production area to ensure all personnel in the area are authorized to be there, report anything suspicious or anyone without a badge.
• Immediately, ask the person without a proper badge if they are supposed to be in the building and if they have signed in.
• Additional functions as assigned and needed for the good of the organization.
• Safely operate extrusion equipment in the manufacturing of Master Rolls.
• Maintain extrusion production schedule to support slitting operations and die cut production orders/schedule needs.
• Enter Resin and colorant batch/lot number into ERP system to be applied to master rolls, providing traceability of product throughout the entire manufacturing process.
• Monitor regrind to be mixed at a rate per company specifications.
• Assist with operating granulator, recycling production and extrusion waste into regrind material for use in extrusion.
• Safely operate material slitting equipment in the manufacturing of slit plastic rolls from Master Rolls.
• Maintain slitting production schedule to support Die Cut production orders and schedule needs.
• Verify Master Roll control numbers used follow FIFO guideline of first in/first out, using oldest Master Roll material first.
• Enter Master Roll serial number into ERP system to be applied to slit rolls, providing traceability of product throughout the entire manufacturing process.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability Insurance plans (60 day waiting period)
• 401K Plan with company match (90 day waiting period - restrictions apply)
• Vacation: 120 hours a year, with increases based on years of service
• Holidays: 70 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Sick Leave : 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked for hourly employees, salary employees prorated for first year
• Annual performance bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees