Extrusion Operator-2nd Shift

Extrusion Operator-2nd Shift Bethlehem, PA 18020 $20

• $21 an hour
• Contract $20
• $21 an hour

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Contract Job Title:

Extrusion Operator-2nd

Shift Duration :

3-6

Months Contract Work Location:

Bethlehem, PA 18020

Shift:

Mon-Fri 3pm

• 11:30

PM Job Description:

Manufacturing Extrusion Operator Under the direction of the shift leader and production supervisor/manager, the extrusion operator is responsible for setting up and operating machinery to combine dry and liquid chemicals into customer products. The Extrusion Operator ensures safety is their #1 priority; they produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs, thereby making a significant contribution to the company's cost efficiency, while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Client Corporation policies and procedures.

• Sets up, starts and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended materials into machinery.
• Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Operates machinery to mix, extrude/discharge or handle materials according to operating procedures.
• Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Experienced and capable of working in both Food Grade and Industrial operations.
• May take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.
• Refers issues/problems to Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition.
• Performs all required machine cleaning. Major and minor changeovers.
• Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity.
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Refers issues/problem to lead/supervisor for disposition.
• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Completes and maintains all required inputs. Responsible for data integrity.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Required Skill:

• Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
• Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skills to weights, measures of volume and distance.
• Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally in English.
• Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
• Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.
• Must be able to drive forklift.
• Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.

Required Education & Experience:

• US High School diploma or GED equivalency or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience (extrusion preferred)

Pay:

$20.00

• $21.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person