Assistant Operator - B Shift

Supports the extrusion coating process in a fast-paced manufacturing environment by assisting the Extruder Operator and Lead Operator in preparing assets for production, operating equipment, and monitoring and maintaining extrusion coating equipment to ensure production and quality standards are met.

Schedule

B Shift: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and every other Sunday, 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM. A $1 per hour shift differential applies.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet production standards.
• Assist in the setup and operation of extrusion coating assets according to product specifications, including the use of metric and standard tape measures.
• Load, unload, and transport materials to designated areas using sit-down and stand-up lift trucks; maintain a three-year certification for both.
• Prepare raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure timely production support.
• Monitor production parameters (e.g., temperature, speeds, tension setpoints, material levels, pressures) and report abnormalities.
• Perform cleaning and operational maintenance of equipment to reduce downtime and improve uptime/throughput.
• Label, store, and record finished goods.
• Adhere to company safety protocols and maintain work area cleanliness by following departmental housekeeping standards, including wearing required PPE.
• Communicate effectively with peers (leadership, operators, maintenance, and quality).
• Report unsafe working conditions to leadership.
• Demonstrate time management, teamwork, and multitasking in the work environment.
• Commit to a continuous improvement work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years of experience preferred.
• Ability to read production tickets and perform math calculations, including fractions.
• Ability to use a tape measure.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to lift fifty pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods.