Extrusion Machine Operator - 12 hour shift

Inspiretci; Brampton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspiretci in Brampton, Canada, seeks an Extrusion Machine Operator for a 12-hour shift. You will help assemble, calibrate, and monitor extrusion equipment, ensuring product quality and process efficiency on each run.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or GED, good teamwork and communication, basic math skills, and a willingness to follow GMPs and SOPs. Training provided, with emphasis on safety and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Entry level position with on-the-job training available.
• Basic math skills including percentages.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, calibrate, operate, and monitor extruder and related equipment.
• Inspect equipment hourly and adjust variables to meet specs.
• Handle up to 50-pound bags; assist with changeovers.
• Complete simple production reports and notify issues affecting quality.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; follow GMPs and SOPs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Extrusion Machine Operator - 12 hour shift

About the job Extrusion Machine Operator - 12 hour shift

• Helps assemble, calibrate, operate, and monitor extruder and all auxiliary equipment systems.
• Inspects and evaluates equipment hourly; adjusts equipment variables to meet equipment and product requirements.
• Frequently dumps/weighs, carries, and stacks up to 50-pound bags of ingredients and/or product.
• Assists in evaluating orders; ensures paperwork is complete and accurate on all processing conditions; completes status reports.
• Calculates rates and performance percentages for product runs.
• Distinguishes colors and duplicates those colors in the extrusion process.
• Establishes and maintains an effective line of communication with the Quality Assurance department.
• Thoroughly understands all quality assurance procedures and programs; ensures all products are within individual client specifications.
• Monitors and manages to shrink losses to acceptable limits/standards.
• Responsible for all product quality attributes.
• Evaluate product quality attributes; make immediate adjustments to correct out-of-specification products.
• Anticipates technical problems; proactively troubleshoots (where appropriate) and makes technical adjustments and/or notifies maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work area and environment.
• Participate in a full facility and equipment clean-up between each product run as directed.
• Ensures required changeovers are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Responsible for becoming familiar with GMPs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all products.
• Complete simple production reports
• Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality.
• Ensure the requirements of the CCP are met, and if a deviation occurs, notify the Supervisor and Quality departments to hold all affected products.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).

• Education level: High school diploma and/or GED preferred.
• Experience: Entry level
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, and percentages.