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Utility- Extruder

Gelpac
Westfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Description

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.

  • Fill in as Machine Operator or Assistant as needed and directed by Supervisor. If assigned to a machine center the Operator will determine the duties of the Utility position while at that machine center.
  • Cover lunch schedules as needed and directed by Supervisor.
  • Make necessary corrections for and notify operator if non-conforming material is produced.
  • Ensure raw materials have been approved for use.
  • Commitment, awareness and involvement pertaining to ISO (policy, standards, procedures, etc.) and food safety practices (GMP’s, procedures, etc.) are requirements of all employees
  • Responsible for substrate basis weight and appearance sample testing, documentation, and retention.
  • Responsible for documentation of raw material usage and defects and the chronology of production.
  • Ensure proper packaging and labeling of any unused raw material returns.
  • Responsible for the setup of the resin blenders.
  • Monitor and control of the process and production when operator is absent.
  • Verifying in-line and bench top measuring and test instruments are calibrated through the calibration records and/or verification control charts prior to using.
  • Set-up and Clean-up machine.
  • Assist during P.M.’s as needed and directed by Supervisor.
  • Sets next crew up for success and effectively and efficiently communicates at shift change to Operators and Supervisors.
  • All other duties as required

The above reflects the duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work that may be assigned or that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications, Education And Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
  • Nine to twelve months related experience and/or training.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Full-Time

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