RAPAC Extruder Operator I

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Obey all company safety policies and procedures.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering the production area.
• Participate in monthly safety training as scheduled and provided by the company.
• Report all unsafe acts or conditions to Supervisor immediately.
• Report accidents to Supervisor immediately.
• Obey all machine guards and safety warnings.
• Follow Lock out / Tag out policy.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment to meet or exceed company established Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) expectations and quality expectations.
• Proactive in addressing unsafe conditions on production equipment.
• Maintain documentation to support production.
• Proactive in addressing inefficiencies of production equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.
• Proactive in addressing machine inefficiencies during preventative maintenance.
• Ensure equipment is clean after preventative maintenance is performed.
• Continually evaluate equipment for improvement areas.
• Perform scheduled production equipment changeovers.
• Perform scheduled changeovers with limited downtime.
• Ensure production equipment is in safe and efficient operating condition after each changeover.
• Communicate problems and continuous improvement ideas to Supervisor.
• Responsible for producing and/or packaging the best quality product at all times.
• Ensure all production meets established quality standards.
• Perform routine inspections as prescribed by process procedures.
• Ensure all production is properly labeled and/or tagged.
• Ensure all non-standard products are placed on hold with proper documentation completed.
• Promote and participate in good housekeeping habits to ensure plant appearance exceeds management and customer expectations.
• Maintain a clean work area at all times.
• Empty all garbage cans in work area at the conclusion of assigned shift.
• Sweep production floor in work area.
• Clean equipment if it becomes dirty or stained during shift operation.
• Proactive in addressing housekeeping issues on the production floor and production equipment.
• Perform necessary operator checklists.
• Maintain accurate production reporting documentation.
• Document downtime.

Experience, Educational And Technical Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successfully complete the entrance examinations and interviews.

Abilities Required

• Be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
• Be able to take direction and work well with others.
• Work under the stress of deadlines.
• Concentrate and perform accurately.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.