Job Description Summary

Job Summary
• The Extrusion Operator 1 (EO1) reports directly to the Night shift manager and is responsible for performing routine set up, daily maintenance, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment via manual or semi-automated means.
• The EO1 controls and adjusts machine setting, inspects in-process parts to ensure consistent quality and removes defective product, packaging, and component material.
• The EO1 Assists with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions.
• They are also responsible to identify and escalate any issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

• 12 hour rotating day shift (5AM-5PM) Scheduled to work 3/4-days (Week 1 Monday through Wednesday & Week 2 Monday through Thursday - every weekend is scheduled off).

• Operates multiple extrusion equipment.
• Participates in equipment changeovers or set-ups.
• Monitors assigned processes to ensure high quality production.
• Drives to meet or exceed all expected line/zone performance through supporting an open line of communication to ensure all problems/changes are communicated and resolved in a timely manner.
• All mechanical maintenance is the EO1 responsibility on the defective extruder.
• Maintains accurate records and documents as required.
• Continuously improves through the Kaizen Action Sheet (KAS) program.
• Produces high quality products manufactured per task documents.
• Complies with all local, state, federal, and BD safety & quality regulations, policies, procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Safety- Thinks Safe, Acts Safe! Reports any accident or potential accident immediately.
• Quality- Determines the cause of quality problems and take appropriate action per our quality procedures.
• Continuous Improvement/Delivery- Actively participates in Continuous Improvement teams and activities, including lean manufacturing, 5S, blitzes, Shift Start-up, updating PVD boards, etc. Meets or exceeds department KAS completion goals
• 5S- Maintains equipment and an organized clean area by performing tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping down equipment.

• Not Required-HS Diploma/GED
• Temperature control environment- great for summer
• Every weekend off
• Clean and safety driven.
• Work 18 days a month
• On site gym- 24 hour- great for night shift
• Shift differentials
• Significant room for professional growth
• Healthy Lives Program

• Must be able to read & write in written English and communicate in verbal English.
• Can effectively work in a team setting and communicate effectively across the department.
• Punctual and accountable for attendance in accordance with company policies to ensure production.
• Ability to work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification.
• Ability to operate independently within the constraints of approved process-related documentation.
• Ability analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic.
• Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of a Windows environment

• This position is in a clean room or laboratory manufacturing environment and the physical demands.
• They are required to stand and/or occasionally sit for extended periods of time.
• Bending, stooping reaching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, crouching, pushing/pulling, repetitive grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick, or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• As well as lift 20 pounds, occasionally pulling/pushing up to 80 kilograms, frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs. and carry up to 5 lbs.
• Exposure working near loud moving mechanical equipment, and potential temperature fluctuations, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, cleaning compounds and solvents.
• Employees must have normal field of vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye and must have hearing sufficient to safely operate material handling equipment in a manufacturing/distribution environment.
• Must be willing and able to wear required PPE such as, safety glasses, face mask and/or shield, hearing protection, safety shoes, hair and beard net and smock.