Process Tech, Extrusion

D&W Fine Pack • Fort Wayne, IN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to support the Extrusion department with process
troubleshooting, developing the skill sets of the Team Leads and Operators,
improve training procedures, and help with continuous improvement projects
focused on scrap and downtime.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Safety

·         Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
·         Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power
outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
·         Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
·         Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
  Informs Supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or
incident immediately
Tasks
·         Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and
compliance to SQF standard practices and policies.
·         Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing
Practices, or GMP’s
·         Troubleshoot daily process issues in Extrusion.
·         Overhaul Extruders and equipment as required by schedule and
process to conform to quality standard
·         Train and Support Production for Production change over
·         Conduct and assist testing for new material and/or process
·         Improve the overall skill set of the Team Leads and Operators in
Extrusion-Repro-Compound through detailed training.
·         Participate/Lead in Continuous Improvement Events/Teams in
Extrusion with a focus on improving quality/output and reducing scrap and
downtime.
Advice/Lead line/equipment maintenance and improvement including
process/operation improvement

Requirements

• Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
• Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Responsibilities

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs Supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policies.
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Troubleshoot daily process issues in Extrusion.
• Overhaul Extruders and equipment as required by schedule and process to conform to quality standard
• Train and Support Production for Production change over
• Conduct and assist testing for new material and/or process
• Improve the overall skill set of the Team Leads and Operators in Extrusion-Repro-Compound through detailed training.
• Participate/Lead in Continuous Improvement Events/Teams in Extrusion with a focus on improving quality/output and reducing scrap and downtime.
• Advice/Lead line/equipment maintenance and improvement including process/operation improvement

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees