Extrusion Operator- GC

PHOENIX; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX is seeking an entry-level extrusion support associate to operate a high-temperature plastic extrusion and slitting line, focusing on roll changeovers, packaging, and monitoring raw materials. You will run reclaim equipment to grind or pelletize scrap and rework rolls to remove defects.

The role includes loading raw materials, assisting with line setup, lifting rolls, handling scrap, and supporting ERP documentation while following GMP and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills are required.
• Experience in a plastic production environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor raw material levels and assist with raw material loading.
• 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; lift finished rolls from machine and package rolls.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Scissor lift

Micrometer

Calipers

Calculator

Computer

Job description

• 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.

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