Machine Operator

Job Description

Ability to operate on any of the Extruders and repel lines generally unassisted. Able to communicate quality issues, complete required documentation, .

profile and daily material reports. Report machine malfunctions and ensure good quality sheet. Performs work under Shift Supervisor with final approval by the Extrusion Manager / Assistant Production Manager.

Be committed to SQF, GMP and Food Safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ability to learn and operator all extruders within defined specification without assistance.
• Recognize heating / cooling problems on all machines and report any issues immediately.
• 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 / REQUIRMENTS :

• Stationary standing : 100% of the shift.
• Walking : 60% of the shift.
• Touching / Handling Product : 100% of the shift.
• Sitting : 5% of the shift.
• Useing 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).
30+ days ago