Extrusion Operator

Main purpose of job:

Supporting the factory extrusion processes and team, executing procedures and policies that will maximise safety, product quality and productivity

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

• Liaise with Extrusion Manager Operator on Job priority
• Understand Works Orders for instructions
• The ability to confidently cover all Extrusion Lines, identify faults and solve problems

• Support other Extrusion Operators during their start-ups and change overs
• Carrying out quality checks at the beginning, during and at end of each job and signing (works orders) as confirmation that the final inspection criteria/Fit for Purpose (correct size produced, quantities are correct, well presented press or prints) and the flame, corona, anti-bacteria tests have been carried out and the Extrusion Manager has counter signed approval before releasing the order for delivery to the customer
• Labelling, stacking and packing finished product for delivery and taking to designated area
• Recording, measuring, grading and feeding batches of raw materials into production machinery
• Granulating waste
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance
• Reporting equipment faults or problems
• Cleaning and maintaining work area and machinery, ensuring a clean and tidy handover
• Ensuring the factory is kept clean, secure and tidy internally and externally
• Ensuring sufficient amount of pallets and raw material are conveniently located

• Using lifting equipment, cranes and forklift trucks

• Maintaining uniform standards and the use of PPE
• Following Health and Safety standards and High Hygiene procedures at all times

Key skills:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Organised and the ability to plan ahead
• The ability to work quickly and methodically
• Mathematical and problem solving skills
• The ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks
• The ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively
• Mechanical and practical skills
• Work well within a Team
• Willingness to build know how
• Positive energy