Foam Sheet Extrusion Operator

Pregis•Hopkinsville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foam Sheet Extrusion Operator safely, effectively, and efficiently operates production lines to meet manufacturing, quality, and customer specifications. The role includes setting up and adjusting machinery, maintaining production standards, conducting quality checks, completing required paperwork and machine data entry, minimizing scrap, and supporting other production team members as needed. The operator may be assigned to different lines or areas based on company demand and performs other job-related duties as assigned. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Production Supervisor. The work follows two-week rotating shifts with 12-hour shifts and may require overtime based on business demand. The work environment is indoors and not air-conditioned, with possible temperatures above 90°F, humidity above 80%, noise above 85 dB, and exposure to manufacturing machinery and moving equipment.

Requirements

Prior manufacturing or similar experience is required.
Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
Good mathematical skills are required.
Ability to safely and effectively operate a forklift and other powered industrial vehicles.
Ability to take coaching and communicate respectfully with others.
Ability to read a tape measure and document quality readings.
Knowledge of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing or warehouse environments, and ability to follow department and plant rules, regulations, and notices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Knowledge and experience with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, or ability to learn.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is required.
Stable work history is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production lines for various products, meeting or exceeding production rates and customer specifications while minimizing waste.
Stage products and ensure production supplies, materials, parts, and tools are available, including cores, labels, pallets, tape, and bags; assist the Assistant Operator with powered industrial vehicles or perform this task when no Assistant Operator is assigned.
Set up and adjust machinery; operate the core cutting machine and pallet jack.
Separate scrap into the appropriate film-type gaylord and minimize scrap while maximizing the return of scrap and reproduction into the machine.
Direct the Assistant Operator and/or Production Utility Worker when applicable.
Perform minor maintenance, including cleaning air filters, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Preventative Maintenance (PM).
Keep work areas clean and tools and equipment properly stored; assist with housekeeping as needed.
Ensure products are properly packaged, sawed, bagged, tied, and stacked, assisting with packaging and stacking when needed.
Follow safety and work regulations, use required personal protective equipment, attend safety meetings and training, and promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents, incidents, and near misses.
Monitor machine operation and perform required quality and customer specification checks, including measurements and checks for color, weight, slits, perforations, widths, and lengths.
Physically and visually inspect products, accurately enter production and quality data into the machine computer, and sign off that products meet quality requirements.
Promptly report quality defects to appropriate team members.
Assist the Maintenance Team with troubleshooting when needed.
Maintain good employee relations and adhere to company policies and procedures; refer employee-relations issues to the Lead, Production Supervisor, or Plant Manager.
Train or mentor the Assistant Operator and/or Production Utility Worker when required or requested.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with team members during shift transitions.