Extrusion Operator

2 days ago

Hope Hull, Alabama, United States Genpak Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Extrusion Operator to join our team at Genpak. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating extruders, repel lines, and other equipment to produce high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate extruders and repel lines with minimal assistance.
  • Recognize and report heating/cooling problems on all machines.
  • Start up and shut down all extruders unassisted.
  • Assist in "stringing up" all extruders unassisted.
  • Complete job/color changes with minimal scrap.
  • Perform adjustments to die.
  • Monitor feed and mixing systems for proper operation.
  • Correct formulas and rates for each product type.
  • Match and distinguish colors from samples.
  • Produce good tight rolls.
  • Produce each roll to correct width and gauge.
  • Able to use a fire extinguisher.
  • Climb heights up to 60 feet to report silo readings and material held in each silo.
  • Get assistance to resolve any issues to get machine back in operation.
  • Well-rounded knowledge of quality of all products.
  • Housekeeping, must keep all areas free of debris.
  • Must adhere to and be in compliance with all SQF/GMP and Food Safety standards.
  • Report any food safety issues to Supervisor/Manager.
  • Clean filters and vacuum pumps and dryers.
  • Grind all scrap product.
  • Monitor Repel Line and keep operational throughout shift.
  • Understand silo readings, verify, and document all silo readings.
  • Record correct measurements, weight, date, and shift on each roll produced and then move to extrusion roll staging area properly and safely.
  • Complete required paperwork accurately, neatly and per Plant Sanitation specifications.
  • Maintain raw material hoppers/containers to ensure continuous production run during the shift from Extrusion Mezzanine and refill as needed.

Requirements

Physical Demands/Requirements:

  • Stationary standing: 100% of the shift.
  • Walking: 60% of the shift.
  • Touching/Handling Product: 100% of the shift.
  • Sitting: 5% of the shift.
  • Using Controls/Tools: 10% of the shift.
  • Reaching-(Hand & Arm): 75% of the shift.
  • Shifting/Twisting/Rotating core: 100% of the shift.
  • Climb or Balances: 5% of the shift.
  • Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl: 10% of the shift.
  • Talk or hear: 100% of the shift.
  • Smell: 5% of the shift.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds/Max.
  • Ability to move foam rolls: 450 pounds.
  • Employees may wear corrective lenses (with protective safety over glasses) PPE or use our Safety Prescription Program (Ask your HR Representative).
  • Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Safety:

The Extrusion Operator will be responsible for individual compliance with all safety rules, regulations, and policy procedures. Employee's responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Compliance with all facility rules and regulations.
  • Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their Supervisor.
  • Maintain floor safety discipline by interceding with fellow employees, who may engage in rule violations and/or unsafe, unhealthy activities.
  • Communicate to Management those employees who persist in violations of safety rules and/or procedures.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)/properly and reporting any defective PPE.
  • Report all near misses, accidents, injuries, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders.

Work Environment:

Employees will be working in a Manufacturing and/or Warehouse environment in all types of weather. Conditions may range from and include: hot, cold, humid, loud, working near airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and forklift traffic.

Education and/or Experience:

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

  • Powered Industrial Truck Certificate (In house training and licensing).
  • Lockout/Tagout Certifications. (In house training and licensing).

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