Extrusion Operator

Tekni-Plex; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a dynamic role in production support. This position involves assisting with extrusion operations, performing quality inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates must be physically capable of handling heavy materials and maintaining accurate production records. Join a team that values safety and quality in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and product quality. If you thrive in a hands-on role and are committed to excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform quality inspections and mathematical calculations.
• Physical capability to handle heavy rolls and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Extrusion Operators with order changes and set-ups.
• Perform quality inspections and maintain production logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality policies.

Skills

Quality Inspection

Mathematical Skills

Physical Stamina

Job description

Shift: 7pm-7am Wednesday - Friday every other Saturday

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists Extrusion Operators II, III, & IV with order changes and set-ups.
2. Performs quality inspections and tests.
3. Cuts rolls, weighs and prepares roll tickets.
4. Monitors and measures silo levels and unloading of rail cars.
5. Prepares production logs, product tags and time cards as necessary.
6. Operates scrap grinder as required and understands recycle system.
7. Transports roll stock to warehouse.
8. Regular and punctual attendance.
9. Follows and participates in plant safe housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment.
10. Remains compliant with SQF / HACCP requirements as per this location’s written “Food Safety & Quality Policy.”

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and push round rolls with varying weight of 140 – 600 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.