Production Operator

Responsibilities

• Sets up extruder to run a product in accordance with standard operating conditions with minimal downtime and loss of product.
• Maintains proper records, including run logs/sheets, feed blends on line, amount of product in totes, packaging reports, work orders, log books.
• Reviews and understands the policies and procedures contained in standard operating procedures, hazardous communication and waste disposal procedures.
• Provides report to on-coming operator for successful shift hand-over.
• Makes sure to safely drive fork truck.
• Participates in cleaning work area.
• Maintains proper records, which includes run logs/sheet, feed blends on line, amount of product in totes, packaging reports, work orders, log books.
• Completes product turn-arounds, which includes cleaning the extruder barrel and screws, the feeder, the pelletizer, the classifier, the reclaimer system, the automatic bagger, and feed and product totes to prevent product contamination.
• Monitors and troubleshoots during the extrusion process.
• If safety or quality issues develop, stops process and actively participates in problem-solving with shift supervisor, maintenance, safety and other operators.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience may be considered as meeting education requirement.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Extrusion experience preferred.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Previous fork-lift experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 55-lb bags (floor to chest).
• Working in hot & cold temperatures.
• Frequent walking, standing and reaching in front of body.
• Frequent climbing on/off of fork truck.