2nd Shift Expander-Operator

Job Summary

As a Pre-Expander Operator, you are responsible for operating the company's pre-expander equipment to provide for adequate expanded resins in the designated and specified densities to meet the facilities production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operation of batch pre-expander, continuous expander, and/or raw material tipper, as assigned.
• Unloading of EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) materials using designated vacuum system designed for such purpose, ensuring that the bulk material is loaded into the correct storage silo(s).
• Ensuring accuracy and updating of material inventory board(s).
• Retrieving raw material(s) from inventory for expansion.
• Inspecting expansion equipment prior to operation to ensure its safe operating condition.
• Storing expanded bead in the designated storage hopper(s).
• Recording expansion data on Bead Storage Location board and reporting expansion activity to Inventory Control Specialist.
• Reporting raw material usage on the Raw Material Daily Report and delivering it to the Inventory Control Specialist or other designated personnel.
• Performing sampling tests on raw materials and delivering the resulting data to the Quality team.
• Ensuring expanded bead passes appropriate quality inspections and is approved for use in production.
• Complying with legal environmental and safety requirements of the area.
• Following Environmental and Safety policies and procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Observation - ability to visually inspect parts during the production operation and properly determine whether the parts meet quality standards.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written instructions contained in work-related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Physical Demands - Position may require periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity. Requires the ability to stand, bend, and stretch over extended periods of time during a normal work shift. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.