Extrusion - EXOA - EXTRUSION OPERATOR A

Salerno Packaging, Inc.; Town of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking an Extrusion Operator A to support a 12-hour shift schedule, including day and night shifts with weekends and holidays. The role focuses on maintaining product run rate, quality, and a safe, clean work environment.

The successful candidate will handle blend changes, balance layers, initiate maintenance requests, and complete production paperwork promptly. Strong reading/writing in English and ability to work with minimal supervision are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to solve practical problems and be self-directed within the framework of the assigned job responsibilities.
• Ability to know when to ask for assistance when a problem arises that will affect the department performance.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic functions (percentages, proportions, mass, volume, run rates, averages, gauge readings).
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work varied shifts depending on organizational requirements and customer commitments.
• Intermediate level computer skills.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and willingness to accommodate non-standard hours.
• Capable of handling job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Verifies blend changes done by department personnel.
• Balances layers at changes; balances bubble.
• Initiates maintenance work orders/requests when needed.
• Completes production paperwork as required, accurately and timely.
• Performs gauge changes and speed changes as required.
• Initiates and participates in miscellaneous line problem solving.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting run rate and scrap.
• Identifies and reports scheduling issues to Lead Operator and Department Manager.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Job description

Extrusion Operator A

A Extrusion Operator is responsible for their assigned shift. The Extrusion Operator is tasked with performing their assigned responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner, maintaining product run rate and quality, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires the ability to solve practical problems and be self-directed within the framework of the assigned job responsibilities.
• Requires the ability to know when to ask for assistance when a problem arises that will affect the department performance.
• Requires the ability to perform simple arithmetic functions consistently and accurately to include but not limited to the following: percentages, proportions, mass, volume, run rates, averages, and gauge readings.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Requires the ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
• Requires the ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Requires the ability to work varied shifts depending on organizational requirements and customer commitments.
• Intermediate level computer skills.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies blend changes done by department personnel.
• Balances layers at changes; balances bubble.
• Initiates maintenance work orders/requests when needed.
• Completes production paperwork as required, accurately and timely.
• Performs gauge changes and speed changes as required.
• Initiates and participates in miscellaneous line problem solving.
• Identifies and resolves issues that are affecting run rate and scrap generated.
• Identifies and reports any scheduling issues to the Lead Operator and Department Manager.
• Must be able to read and write English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and high noise levels. Working on open air secured floor is also required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the technician is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel material. This position requires the ability to see/hear warning alarms. This job also requires walking, stooping, climbing stairs, bending and twisting, and kneeling.

• This position works a 12/hour shift. The schedule includes day and night work as well as weekends and holidays. It can also include overtime when needed

Inteplast Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.