PS Extrusion Operator

Transcendia, Inc.; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. in Hebron, Ohio, is seeking a manufacturing associate to efficiently control extrusion line operations from material input to finished product.

The role includes line setup, color concentrates and additives handling, and ensuring product gauge, color, and finish meet specifications. The position requires reading production tickets, maintaining quality and safety standards, and transferring data to logs and QC documents.

Qualifications

• Read production tickets and interpret production instructions
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate ability to work at an accelerated pace
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Must be computer literate and follow safety guidelines
• Maintain quality and safety standards throughout the shift

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion line and handle set-up, materials, and line speeds
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area and follow safety policies
• Maintain quality standards and food safety standards as applicable
• Transfer data to production logs and quality control forms
• Adhere to production schedule and meet customer orders
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification per company/OSHA standards
• Communicate line malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Read production tickets

Fast-paced work

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Continuous improvement

Lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Summary

To perform tasks necessary to efficiently control the operation of extrusion line from raw material input to finished product.

Job Duties

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse
• Maintains a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures and reports unsafe conditions and incidents
• Maintains company’s quality standards and Food Safety Standards
• Operation of the extrusion line and its operational functions which would include but not limited to; machine set-up, films and resins, color concentrates and/or additives, production speeds (input or output), start and stop functions, change over, down times, die and screw tear down, screen pack, line specific tools and proper lock out/tag out procedures
• Maintain extruded product to required gauge, length, width, bond strength, and color, dyne, maintaining surface finish or identifying surface defects and performing quality control tests required. This includes double check and data collection procedures currently in place
• Transfers data to the daily production log book, quality control documents or forms used in the production process
• Follow the production schedule and other related documents necessary to produce and meet customer orders including those with instructions
• Must be able to successfully obtain & maintain forklift certification in accordance with internal Company & OSHA standards.
• Communicate line malfunctions in a timely manner to ensure production downtime is kept to a minimal.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1-2 years of experience or a forklift certification
• Ability to read production tickets
• Ability to work at an accelerated pace

• Ability to perform math calculations; and measure using measuring tape or other instruments
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must be computer literate
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.