Extrusion Operator- GC

Phxpkg; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Phxpkg in Indiana is seeking a hands-on operator to support high temperature plastic extrusion and slitting lines. Responsibilities include material loading, roll changeovers, and packaging finished products.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, math skills, and forklift/scissor lift certification. You will assist with reclaim equipment, rework rolls, and maintain GMP and safety compliance on a safety-sensitive shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Forklift/scissor lift training and maintaining of license.

Responsibilities

• Assist extrusion line operation and monitor raw material levels.
• Load raw materials and assist with shutdown cleanings.
• Lace up line with extruded sheet of hot melt to the winder and start new rolls.
• Package finished rolls and coordinate with warehouse for pickup.
• Operate reclaim equipment to grind or pelletize scrap.
• Ensure safety rules and GMP compliance are followed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift/scissor lift training and license

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Micrometer

Calculator

ERP system

Computer

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• To assist Extrusion Tech with the operation a high temperature plastic extrusion and slitting line, mainly roll changeovers, packaging, and monitoring raw materials.
• Run reclaim equipment and process to grind or pelletize scrap.
• Rework rolls to remove known defects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor raw material levels and assist with raw material loading;
• At shutdown assist with cleaning out blenders and hoppers;
• Assist Extrusion Tech to lace up the line with the extruded sheet of hot melt to the winder:
• Manually cut over and start new winder rolls:
• Lifts finished rolls from machine; packages rolls and requests warehouse pickup;
• Uses lift to clear trim removal system;
• Segregates scrap material; moves scrap to reclaim room for reprocessing;
• Support the reclaim equipment and process to convert scrap material back into pellets or regrind as appropriate:
• Relieves other employees during breaks;
• Backup for other shifts; Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts;
• Follow all GMP guidelines;
• Adheres to all safety rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct;
• Completes necessary documentation for rework and reprocessing pellets.
• Any other duties as assigned;
• This is a safety sensitive position;
• Uses computer to perform various ERP requirements.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends Safety Meetings; Green Area Meetings; and CIT meetings;
• Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions;
• Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Good mathematical skills;
• Forklift/scissor lift training and maintaining of license.

EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years in a plastic production environment; machine operating experience;
• Must be familiar with large processing equipment and GMP.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Pushing or Pulling (1-60+ lbs. typically at 15% a day) - transporting gaylords; cleans screws; moving finished production
• Lifting or Carrying (1-60+ lbs. typically at 15-40% a day) - lifting and moving finished production
• Simple Grasping (typically at 15-40% a day) - measuring widths and thickness; weighing samples
• Firm Grasping (typically at 0-40% a day) - cleaning screws, loading hoppers, transporting materials to production floor; moving/lifting finished production; clearing trim removal system; setting knives
• Fine Manipulating (typically at 15% a day) - set ups, checking widths and thickness, weighing samples

EQUIPMENT USED

• Hand tools, calculator, forklift truck, micrometer, scales, computer

CONTACTS

• Extrusion Manager; Extrusion Lead; Extrusion Techs; Production and Maintenance Supervisors; other Management and hourly associates.

SUPERVISION/BACKUP

• Reports to Extrusion Manager