Extrusion Machine Operator

Inspiretci; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Peel Region, Brampton is seeking an Extrusion Machine Operator for a 12-hour shift. The role involves operating and monitoring extrusion machines, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable working in a team, and possess basic math skills. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to learn and grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience required.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, calibrate, operate, and monitor extruder.
• Inspect and evaluate equipment hourly.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma and/or GED

Job description

Overview

About the job Extrusion Machine Operator - 12 hour shift

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.