Extruder Operator B

Sealed Air Corporation; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Keyser, West Virginia seeks a night-shift operator to assist in setting up and running multiple polyethylene extrusion machines, ensuring film quality and production in compliance with ISO 9001:2008.

Responsibilities include startup and operation, die adjustments, process monitoring, and timely reporting of defects or downtime. Pay is $23.00 per hour; on-site location in West Virginia.

Qualifications

• Operate forklift and material handling equipment.
• Lift up to 75 pounds as needed.
• Use a computer terminal.
• Satisfactory Extruder 'B' skills test.
• Experience with Extruder 'C' and 'B'.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in startup and operation of extruders to minimize downtime and schedule disruptions.
• Follow procedures to set or monitor barrel, auger, extruder controls and related equipment.
• Operate and monitor film forming, cutting and winding processes and verify material quality.
• Assist maintenance with installation, testing, and minor repairs; keep work area clean.
• Record time and production information on required forms and follow ISO 9001:2008 instructions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Computer terminal

Extruder B test

Extruder C/B experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE:
Perform duties to assist in the setup and operation of multiple polyethylene extrusion machines and auxiliary equipment to produce film to meet quality and production requirements within the extruder department as stated in ISO 9001:2008 work instructions.

Pay: $23.00

Shift: Night

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist in the startup and operation of extruders to minimize downtime or disruption of schedule. Work from assigned schedule, or work orders, and assist in making decisions as to the sequence of setups and processes within recognized methods and procedures.
• Obtain work instructions and follow prescribed procedures to assist in setting or monitoring a limited number of barrel, auger, extruder and related forming / winding controls such as pressure, speed, tension, and heat. Assist in moving and positioning nip rollers, winder shafts, and hot knives as required for proper operation. Assist in arranging scrap recovery rolls or containers in proper feed position. Perform all necessary machine adjustments, including die adjustments, blender settings, etc.
• Operate equipment or monitor continuing operations to maintain proper flow of raw and scrap film material and forming, cutting, and winding operations. Remove completed work, make tolerance and/or measurement checks as required. Identify material, weigh, and place in designated storage or work area.
• When required, assist maintenance in installation and testing of new or existing equipment. Will perform other similar or related duties as assigned or directed, including cleaning machinery and work areas.
• Advise supervision or maintenance of malfunctions resulting in defective material, ie. wrinkles, gels, blocking, port lines, splits, discoloration or other related problems.
• Maintain and update assigned records. Assure that time and production information is properly recorded on required forms. Access work instructions as prescribed by the ISO 9001:2008 standard.
• Ability to fill-in for Extruder "A" and Extruder "C" role as needed.
• Follow all prescribed safety rules. Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and material handling equipment
• Ability to lift a maximum weight of 75 pounds as needed
• Ability to operate A computer terminal
• Satisfactory Extruder "B" skills test
• Previous Extruder "C" and "B" experience
• High school graduate or equivalent

Benefits and Perks

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability -it’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success -meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.