Extrusion Utility Operator

About the role

An Extrusion Utility Operator is responsible for safely and effectively contributing to a team of 4–5 individuals supporting the operation of extrusion lamination manufacturing equipment. Maintaining a strong work ethic while demonstrating good communication skills are important to exceeding customer expectations, productivity standards, and personal career growth. Extrusion Utility Operators are expected to independently prioritize their time and duties to help the team run efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in a manner that adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the training curriculum, learning new aspects of extrusion line operations while completing assigned duties required for operation.
• Maintain quality standards by reviewing product specifications and ensuring thorough completion of assigned production paperwork.
• Operate as a member of a larger team responsible for all aspects of the overall process; rely on attention to detail and proper communication to ensure the process is safe and efficient.
• Exercise caution around heavy equipment, including use of overhead hoists.
• Complete tasks to ensure the area around the machine is clean to GMP and Food Safety standards.
• Use visual acuity to identify minor imperfections and material defects.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of general tool usage, including tape measures, utility knives, and screwdrivers.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; and one to three years of related manufacturing experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to peers and supervisors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to read and use a tape measure and apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to seek assistance and communicate when instructions or assignments are unclear.
• Ability to retain information and apply it to future situations of a similar nature.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs—reference your department-specific JHA for departmental lifting restrictions.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

$24.71 – $26.21