Extrusion Operator

Position Summary

Responsible for set up and operation of extruder. Responsibilities would include committing to safety standards of the machine and the department, completing quality testing to ensure product meets customers specifications, and leading fellow crew members in the operation of the machine.

Essential Duties and Tasks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Monitor and control the process, and product, to prevent non-conformance.

• Commitment, awareness and involvement pertaining to ISO (policy, standards, procedures, etc.) and food safety practices (GMP's, procedures, etc.) are requirements of all employees.

• Troubleshoots to resolve problems.

• Responsible for proper packaging and labeling of work-in-process and/or finished product.

• Responsible for accurate documentation of process conditions.

• Maintains computer inventory.

• Machine maintenance.

• Lead and directs crew. Develops crew's skills and provides training.

• Sets next crew up for success and effectively and efficiently communicates at shift change to Operators and Supervisors.

• Verify measuring and test instruments calibration through records and control charts prior to use.

• Ensure conformance to winder quality audit sheet.

• Set up and clean up machine.

• All other duties as assigned.