Line Operator II — Extrusion & Quality Training

Paragon Films, Inc.; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Films, Inc. is seeking a Line Operator 2 to be on the front line of extrusion production, performing basic duties and assisting with new-hire training.

You will develop a deeper understanding of quality standards while following all procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation on the line. You will learn to operate various production lines, maintain shift-change readiness, and contribute to a clean, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in the duties in preceding Line Operator roles.
• Technical aptitude to understand machinery and systems within a production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand and properly utilize basic hand tools with accuracy.
• Ability to understand and properly utilize scales, weights, and other measurement tools with accuracy.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment while adapting to a fast-paced environment and rapid changes.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and handle unexpected delays or events while maintaining constant attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills combined with good problem-solving skills.
• Practice and promote teamwork within our organization.
• High level of dependability regarding attendance and punctuality.
• Understanding and ability to communicate using the English language in both written and spoken form.
• Basic mathematic skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic production duties such as loading cores onto the core table; pulling trim; adjusting roll widths; preparing the finished product by pulling, lifting, labeling, and packaging the finished stretch film rolls, Inspecting the visual quality of the rolls and removing rolls that don’t meet established quality standards, has gained a thorough understanding of roll weight computer systems and their use to accurately weigh rolls and/or boxes of finished product; reporting finished products on required documents; cutting and preparing scrap bins for recycling.
• Prepares product for shipping by setting up the skids with required packaging materials, and packing trays or boxes with finished rolls, manually pre-wrapping trays with stretch film before being sent to the automated wrapper or wrapping them by hand depending on plant procedures, moving completed skids through the safe and effective use of manual and electric pallet jacks.
• May begin to train on and perform duties on various lines, rewinders, and other required areas of the production floor to increase knowledge and fulfill staffing needs.
• Trains on quality standards and controls, may begin training to perform quality testing and complete tasks in the quality lab including Shift Testing; completing quality control paperwork accurately following established standards, and reporting quality test results to Management to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Assists with ensuring the line operates continuously, coordinating shift change activities, and notifying Sr. Operators, the Team Manager, or other Management of any issues.
• Assists with training new Line Operators when placed on the production line.
• Maintain housekeeping on the line to ensure a clean work environment; ensure the work area is prepared and ready for shift change.
• Performing any other duties as requested or assigned by Management.

Skills

Production line operation

Mechanical aptitude

Scales and measurement

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paragon Films, Inc. is seeking a Line Operator 2 to be on the front line of extrusion production, performing basic duties and assisting with new-hire training.

You will develop a deeper understanding of quality standards while following all procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation on the line. You will learn to operate various production lines, maintain shift-change readiness, and contribute to a clean, compliant work environment.