Machine Operator

SCOPE OF WORK:

This position is responsible for leading and maintaining the full process of production to ensure production goals are being achieved with safety, quality, and productivity in mind.  The position provides oversight and guidance to Roll Handlers and Material Handlers.  Employees holding this position may be assigned to specific machines, such as Grinder or Pelletizer.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintains product integrity while producing at the highest speed possible
• Troubleshoots process issues
• Performs quality checks to ensure product meets specifications
• Counts production accurately to ensure inventory levels are correct
• Maintains a safe work environment, including but not limited to keeping the line clean and free of debris and reporting safety issues
• Assists, under direction of Production Supervisor, in training of Roll Handlers and Material Handlers
• Works specifically with Material Handler to ensure proper flow of raw material
• Leads assigned group on a specific task by assigning duties
• Completes production reports accurately and submits to designated area
• Partners with management to help reduce scrap rate
• Changes production lines over successfully
• May drive a forklift, once trained, as needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor, Production Manager or Plant Manager

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Three plus years related experience, preferably in an extrusion manufacturing facility
• One year as an Extrusion Machine Operator preferred
• One year as a lead or supervisor in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Three plus years working within a team environment
• Ability to work on tasks and troubleshoot problems with little or no direction

• Ability to lead a work team on a specific task and assign individual duties
• Reliable attendance record, with excellent work ethic
• Good decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate, read and write effectively in English

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing and bending for extended periods of time
• Lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and 80 pounds on occasion in a safe and prudent manner, as trained without straining
• Ability to easily move through an approximately 72,000 square foot manufacturing/warehouse building
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to relay necessary information to co-workers
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Correctable vision and hearing

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee may also be

asked to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by their immediate

supervisor as required.  All employees may be required to perform duties outside of

their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.