Extrusion Utility Operator

American Packaging Corporation•Churchville, NY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We’re constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best workplaces in the America’s awards for 12 years in a row. It’s how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future. Chili, NY Shift: Straight Days or Straight Nights Hours: 12 hour 2-2-3 Schedule SUMMARY: An Extrusion Utility Operator is responsible for safely and effectively contributing to team a of 4-5 individuals supporting the operation of extrusion lamination manufacturing equipment. Maintaining a strong work ethic while demonstrating good communication skills are important to exceeding customer expectations, productivity standards, and personal career growth. Extrusion Utility Operators are expected to be able to independently prioritize their time and duties to contribute to the team running efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to peers and supervisors within the organization.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read/use a tape measurer and apply concepts of basic algebra.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to reach out for assistance and communicate if instructions or assignments are not clear.
Ability to retain information and apply to future situations of similar manner.

Responsibilities

Performs duties in a manner that adheres to safety policies and procedures.
Participate in the training curriculum, learning new aspects of extrusion line operations while completing assigned duties required for operation.
Maintain quality standards by reviewing product specifications and ensuring thorough completion of assigned production paperwork.
Operate as a member of a larger team responsible for aspect of overall process. Team members will rely on attention to detail and proper communication to ensure entirety of process is safe and efficient.
Exercise cautious approach to heavy equipment including use over overhead hoists.
Completes tasks to ensure area around the machine is clean to GMP & Food Safety standards
Visual acuity for identifying minor imperfections and material defects.
Basic understanding of general tool usage including tape measurers, utility knives and screw drivers.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.