Senior Production Operator

Responsibilities

Demonstrates and meets qualifications on all Extrusion operational areas.

Demonstrates leadership and team work in all phases of the operation.

Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to extruding procedures.

Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.

Operates machinery to extrude the ingredients according to operating procedures.

Examines materials visually or with hands in order to ensure conformance to established standards.

May take samples to quality control for testing.

Follows lab instruction as to adding raw materials to the batch to bring it into specifications.

Labels finished product.

Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.

Performs all required machine cleaning.

Completes and maintains all required SAP transactions.

Demonstrates expertise in the use of SAP.

Documents work completed.

Accurately completes and updates required paperwork such as production logs, data reports, procedures, etc.

Participates in training new employees and re-training present departmental employees in processes and methods as required.

Completes all necessary documentation at the end of shift.

Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.

Follows applicable ISO, EH&S rules and guidelines while performing any procedure.

Other duties as assigned.Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma/ GED

Experience:

Plastics Industry 3 yrs

Mfg Colorants, Mixing, Machine, Extrusion, Blending 3 yrs

Industrial Operations 3 yrs

Problem Solving 3 yrs

Skills:

Forklift Operators License

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