This position is responsible for the set up and operation of thermoplastic extrusion equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transports dry or liquid materials to produce customer products.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 3pm - 11pm Responsibilities Set up, start, and operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures ensuring strands of material are continuous and ensure all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.

Weigh ingredients to meet specifications and insert into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and insert pre-blended materials into machinery.

Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.

Examines material visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.

Transfer samples of materials to the lab for evaluation and follow instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.

Package the finished pelletized materials in containers and/or bags.

Refer issues/problems to Productions Lead or Production Managers for disposition.

Perform all required machine cleaning.

Complete and maintain all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity.

Document work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.

Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods.

Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

Material handling.

Other duties as assigned.