100-001 Assoc Extrusion Operator

Gabriel Group; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chroma Color Corporation in Salisbury, NC is seeking an Associate Extrusion Operator to set up, clean and operate an extrusion line, following strict safety and quality protocols to produce parts that meet specifications.

This entry-level role requires a GED or high school diploma and at least 6 months of manufacturing experience; compensation includes a $2/hour split-shift differential and a schedule of 4-10s, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma and 6 months manufacturing experience
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions
• Basic arithmetic, unit conversion, weight, volume, ratios
• Ability to apply written or oral instructions and deal with routine problems
• Basic keyboarding, computer navigation, data entry, LMS and safety apps
• Physical ability to lift up to 55 pounds and work around heat/noise

Responsibilities

• Follow written work instructions to extrude material per specifications and meet production targets
• Complete required paperwork and ensure process consistency
• Keep work area organized and safe at all times
• Comply with all EHS requirements
• Assist in housekeeping and other areas as needed

Skills

Reading documents

Arithmetic

Reasoning

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

LMS

Safety software

Email

Job description

• Location 100 E 17th Street,Salisbury, NC, 28144,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Hourly Non Exempt

The Associate Extrusion Operator is responsible to set up, clean, and operate an extruder and a variety of related equipment that are part of a plastic extrusion production line. They carefully follow safety and cleaning protocols, and ensure that product is made accurately, according to specifications, avoiding waste of time and resources. This is an entry-level position that performs duties with some oversight, direction and assistance, particularly when situations depart from the norm.

Work Schedule: 4 - 10 hour days, Monday - Thursday, 12pm - 10 pm; overtime is worked on Friday/Saturday as needed. SPLIT SHIFT gets $2/hour shift differential.

TRAINING WILL BE Monday - Thursday, 7am - 5pm, overtime on Friday as needed.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 6 months' experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write basic, routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak team members and supervisors.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic skills in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute weight, volume, ratios, percentage, and unit conversion.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Basic keyboarding, computer navigation, and data entry skills; ability to use training (LMS) and safety compliance software/mobile apps and email.
• Physical Demands: The employee is constantly required to hear in work environments up to 80-100< dB; stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, grasp and/or feel. They are frequently required to speak; reach with hands and arms, including overhead; push and pull up to < 300 lbs. and over short distances; climb or balance; bend and lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. They are occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to high heat (seasonal), wet and/or humid conditions, and outside weather conditions (work areas are not climate controlled). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Safety: Follows all Chroma Color Corporation rules, safety practices, housekeeping, wearing of personal protective equipment while in manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of a job.
• Code of Conduct: Employees are expected to comply with our Code of Conduct and policies at all times and demonstrate high levels of teamwork.
• Substance Use: Chroma is a zero-tolerance workplace for substance use of any type that may cause impairment. Employees are required to adhere to the Substance Abuse policy while on company premises or when representing the company off-site.

Chroma Color Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to employees and applicants without regard to age, color, disability, genetic characteristics, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, parental status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

Summary

• Follow written work instructions to extrude material per specifications, meeting production targets and quality requirements.
• Complete required paperwork and ensure process consistency.
• Keep work area organized and safe at all times.
• Comply with all EHS requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned, including housekeeping and assisting in other areas.