Night Extruder Operator: Film Extrusion & Setup

Sealed Air; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a Night Shift Operator to assist in the setup and operation of multiple polyethylene extrusion machines and related equipment to meet ISO 9001:2008 quality and production standards. The role includes starting up extruders, monitoring controls, and performing adjustments to ensure continuous film production.

The position pays $23.00 per hour and requires forklift operation, lifting up to 75 pounds, computer terminal use, and prior extruder experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift a maximum weight of 75 pounds as needed.
• Ability to operate a computer terminal.
• Satisfactory Extruder "B" skills test.
• Previous Extruder "C" and "B" experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the startup and operation of extruders to minimize downtime or disruption of schedule. Work from assigned schedule, or work orders, and assist in making decisions as to the sequence of setups and processes within recognized methods and procedures.
• Obtain work instructions and follow prescribed procedures to assist in setting or monitoring a limited number of barrel, auger, extruder and related forming / winding controls such as pressure, speed, tension, and heat. Assist in moving and positioning nip rollers, winder shafts, and hot knives as required for proper operation. Assist in arranging scrap recovery rolls or containers in proper feed position. Perform all necessary machine adjustments, including die adjustments, blender settings, etc.
• Operate equipment or monitor continuing operations to maintain proper flow of raw and scrap film material and forming, cutting, and winding operations. Remove completed work, make tolerance and/ or measurement checks as required. Identify material, weigh, and place in designated storage or work area.
• When required, assist maintenance in installation and testing of new or existing equipment. Will perform other similar or related duties as assigned or directed, including cleaning machinery and work areas.
• Advise supervision or maintenance of malfunctions resulting in defective material, i.e. wrinkles, gels, blocking, port lines, splits, discoloration or other related problems.
• Maintain and update assigned records. Assure that time and production information is properly recorded on required forms. Access work instructions as prescribed by the ISO 9001:2008 standard.
• Ability to fill-in for Extruder "A" and Extruder "C" role as needed.
• Follow all prescribed safety rules. Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting 75 lbs

Computer terminal

Extruder skills test

Extruder B/C experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sealed Air is seeking a Night Shift Operator to assist in the setup and operation of multiple polyethylene extrusion machines and related equipment to meet ISO 9001:2008 quality and production standards. The role includes starting up extruders, monitoring controls, and performing adjustments to ensure continuous film production.

The position pays $23.00 per hour and requires forklift operation, lifting up to 75 pounds, computer terminal use, and prior extruder experience.