Production Associate ( Extrusio Operator)
Mon-Fri 3pm - 11:30 PM
Pay Rate ***/HR
***-6month assignment
Need to have
prior manufacturing exp preferability extrusion. attendance, coachability (open
to feedback), critical thinking/mechanical ability
Job Summary – 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 *** 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)
Additional Qualifications
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.
CORE
COMPETENCIES
Teamwork
- Achieving
Results with Urgency
- Communication Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer Centric
- Principled
Interpersonal Skills
Adaptable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The
characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands
required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this
position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties.
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
surveillance
testing conducted annually
o
required to wear a
half mask respirator
o
test for Lead,
Candium & Chrominium(Heavy Metals)
stand
up to12hrs per shift
use
hands to finger 8 to 12hrs per shift
handle
and/or feel and reach with hands and arms up to 12hrs per shift
required
to walk up to 12hrs per shift
required
to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrs per shift
occasionally
required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs
specific
vision abilities required include:
o
close
vision
o
color
vision
o
depth
perception
o
ability
to adjust focus
WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to:
o moving mechanical parts
o fumes or airborne
particles
o noise level in the work
environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud noise
Employees
are required to wear mandatory PPE(8 to 12hrs per shift)which include:
o hearing protection when
on production floor
o respirators required up
to 8hrs per shift
o steel toe shoes/boots
when on production floor
o specific gloves when
performing specific tasks
o hard hat when on
production floor
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security
(EHS&S) Requirements
- ***
integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at
*** is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S
requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for
reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S
a priority within the organization.
- Depending
on the location of work, the employee may be exposed to a magnetic field
from a rare earth magnet. This location does have rare earth magnets in
certain departments.
-
Security
includes physical security and cyber security.
*** Corporation is a drug free workplace. *** is an equal
opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing
equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national
origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran s status, or other
legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state
and local law.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
