General Laborer

Job Description

Job Summary:

Experienced in operating an extrusion machine in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and customer requirements. Maintain a positive attitude, ability to lead/manage a team in operation of the machine in regards to production and quality of product, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision and a willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Run efficient production lines, problem-solving to ensure products meet quality specifications, including checking product and equipment frequently, making immediate adjustments or changes to lines when needed

Keep lines and production floor clean, free of debris, and stocked for the incoming shift.

Complete all necessary paperwork (i.e., all logbooks and line paperwork), read and understand specifications for all products, grade products, document all changes to the line as they occur

Consistently communicate problems or needs with supervisor and assistant supervisor and communicate with all team members

Run, set up, and can start an extruder

Work closely with team members to be more efficient, troubleshooting problems and helping find new or better solutions, ask for help when needed

Participate in and promote safety, quality, continuous improvement events and ideas

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

A minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience

Must have good mechanical aptitude

Able to operate Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for prolong time, walk and use hands to hold or operate objects, tools or controls. Able to reach with hands and arms, kneel, bend, crouch, climb ladders/stairs and twist body if necessary.

This is a warehouse environment where frequently this position will be exposed to cold, hot and changing temperatures; will constantly experience noise at medium level not damaging or loud enough to require protective equipment; will frequently be exposed to dust, dirt and changes in lighting.