Sheetline / Extrusion Operator - PGD

Job Description

*** This is a Safety Sensitive Position under the Medicinal Marijuana Provisions of the State of Arkansas

PURPOSE

Operates plastic sheet extrusion equipment in the manufacture of plastic sheet for food packaging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates and maintains plastic extrusion lines in the manufacture of plastic sheet for food packaging.

Understands the processes and controls.

Operates all measuring equipment to maintain good quality.

Understands the difference in raw materials and how to identify them.

Understands the process centerline book.

Maintains all production and quality reports.

Keeps area and equipment clean.

Maintains control of materials and inventory.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Possess good communication skills

Must be detail oriented

Must possess good problem solving and decision-making skills

Must be quality minded

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Must be safety-oriented

Able to work in a fast paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic Computer Skills needed.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

No certifications needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Working near grinders and resin conveying equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job:

The employee is regularly required to stand.

The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; stand, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include:

Close vision

Distance vision

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus.

Full-time