Assistant Operator - D Shift

About the role

The Assistant Operator supports the extrusion coating process in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, assisting the Extruder Operator & Lead Operator in preparing assets for production, operating equipment, and monitoring and maintaining extrusion coating equipment to ensure production and quality standards are achieved.

Schedule

D Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Sunday, 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM. A $2 per hour shift differential applies to this position.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required 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 with lift trucks and stand-ups.
• Maintain a three-year certification in sit-down and stand-up lift trucks.
• Prepare raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure timely supply to support the production asset.
• 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 ensure cleanliness of the work area by following departmental housekeeping standards, including wearing required PPE.
• Communicate effectively with peers as required (leadership, operators, maintenance, and quality).
• Report unsafe working conditions to leadership.
• Demonstrate time management, a team-player attitude, and multitasking in the working environment.
• Dedicate 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.
• Ability to perform math calculations including fractions.
• Ability to use a tape measure.
• Computer literate.
• Able to lift fifty pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time.