Extrusion Production Helper -3rd shift

TekniPlex•Blauvelt, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tri-Seal (A Tekni-Plex Company) in Blauvelt, NY is searching for a Production Helper for its 3rd shift (From Monday midnight to Saturday morning (12:00 am – 8:30 am). Production Helpers are responsible for assisting Extruder Operators to manufacture foam plastic and other materials and/or may be assigned to perform other duties on the production floor. For the most qualified candidate, we will provide on the job training with our team of experienced Production Helpers and Operators.

Requirements

High School graduate, GED certification required.
Basic computer skills and proven ability to understand basic math concepts to include with measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to lift and carry 10 to 50 pounds.
Must be able to follow instructions provided in written, oral and diagram form.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a production/manufacturing environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists Extruder Operators in extruding thermoplastic and other materials.
Tapes ends of extruded articles onto reel spindles and starts machines that wind material onto revolving spindles.
Measures extruded articles with measuring wheels and cuts to specified lengths.
Removes rolls or coils from spindles.
Feeds scrap materials into mill to grind for reprocessing.
May mix thermoplastic materials and pigments according to formula for extrusion feeding machines.
May load materials into hopper.
Transports roll stock.
Records sample size, weight, carton numbers and specific instructions.
Pack completed product after it has been inspected.
Performs routine housekeeping functions on machine and in work area.
Promotes worker safety, ensures quality products and actively participates in the continuous improvement process.
Performs other duties that may be assigned.