Description POSITION SUMMARY: • To assist Extrusion Tech with the operation a high temperature plastic extrusion and slitting line, mainly roll changeovers, packaging, and monitoring raw materials. • Run reclaim equipment and process to grind or pelletize scrap. • Rework rolls to remove known defects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Monitor raw material levels and assist with raw material loading; • At shutdown assist with cleaning out blenders and hoppers; • Assist Extrusion Tech to lace up the line with the extruded sheet of hot melt to the winder: • Manually cut over and start new winder rolls: • Lifts finished rolls from machine; packages rolls and requests warehouse pickup; • Uses lift to clear trim removal system; • Segregates scrap material; moves scrap to reclaim room for reprocessing; • Support the reclaim equipment and process to convert scrap material back into pellets or regrind as appropriate: • Relieves other employees during breaks; • Backup for other shifts; Covers for absences/vacations on other shifts; • Follow all GMP guidelines; • Adheres to all safety rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct; • Completes necessary documentation for rework and reprocessing pellets. • Any other duties as assigned; • This is a safety sensitive position; • Uses computer to perform various ERP requirements. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: • Attends Safety Meetings; Green Area Meetings; and CIT meetings; • Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions; • Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures. Requirements EDUCATION AND TRAINING: • Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; • Mechanical aptitude; • Good mathematical skills; • Forklift/scissor lift training and maintaining of license. EXPERIENCE: • 1-2 years in a plastic production environment; machine operating experience; • Must be familiar with large processing equipment and GMP. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Pushing or Pulling (1-60+ lbs. typically at 15% a day) - transporting gaylords; cleans screws; moving finished production • Lifting or Carrying (1-60+ lbs. typically at 15-40% a day) - lifting and moving finished production • Simple Grasping (typically at 15-40% a day) - measuring widths and thickness; weighing samples • Firm Grasping (typically at 0-40% a day) - cleaning screws, loading hoppers, transporting materials to production floor; moving/lifting finished production; clearing trim removal system; setting knives • Fine Manipulating (typically at 15% a day) - set ups, checking widths and thickness, weighing samples EQUIPMENT USED: • Hand tools, calculator, forklift truck, micrometer, scales, computer CONTACTS: • Extrusion Manager; Extrusion Lead; Extrusion Techs; Production and Maintenance Supervisors; other Management and hourly associates. SUPERVISION/BACKUP: • Reports to Extrusion Manager