Extruder Helper Operator 7am-7pm (GH)

Objective of Position:           Regularly perform tasks for a 12 hour period to maintain optimum operation, with minimum down time of equipment and produce high quality product in a safe efficient manner while maintaining good housekeeping of assigned production line.

Safety:

Safety is a condition of employment at Genpak.  The Utility will be responsible for individual compliance with all safety rules, regulations and policy procedures.  Employee responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Compliance with all facility safety rules and regulations.
• Reporting any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their supervisor.
• Maintaining floor safety discipline by interceding with fellow Associates, who may engage in rule violations and/or unsafe, unhealthy activities.
• Communicating to management those Associates who persist in violations of safety rules and/or procedures.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment properly and reporting any defective PPE.
• Reporting all near misses, accidents, injuries or illnesses, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders.

• Responsible for following established lock out/tag out procedures. All equipment and machinery shall be locked or tagged out before an employee places any body part in equipment during servicing or maintenance where the unexpected energization, start-up or release of stored energy, could cause injury.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check material box levels (color, additives, crystal, regrind) at the beginning of each Shift. 30 minutes
• Periodically check material flow, troubleshoot and resolve issues. 30 minutes
• Assist with bringing supplies and materials to the production line. (i.e., boxes, pallets, bulk bins, film and other supplies required to package product).            30 minutes
• Label weigh, store all regrind and raw materials at designated areas. 30 minutes
• Assist with relieving other Associates for breaks. 3 associates plus himself  x  75 minutes = 300 / 60 = 5 hours
• Remove all trash and cardboard from the packing area by the end of shift. 45 minutes
• Grind scrap sheet and bad product accumulated. Varies in time base on how the lines or running. 1 hour
• Assist the Line Operator in starting the line. 30 minutes
• Assist with maintaining good housekeeping of the line, replacing oil pads on the forming station and around the Trimpress. 1 hour
• Assist with cleaning the grinder pit. 15 minutes
• Assist with making material line connections/disconnections. Unstopping lines. 30 minutes
• Assist with monitoring material handling systems. 1 hour
• Cleaning blender filters, monitor and empty outside pump cyclones on SL 3. 1
• Setup and breakdown Gaylord boxes. 15 minutes
• Clean blending room daily. 2 rooms. 30 minutes
• And other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

For knowledge statements, according to the Uniform Section Guidelines issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the following definitions of knowledge are: (During 1^st 90 days, Basic: 90-180 days Solid: 180-365 days Expert)

    Basic:  General familiarity; awareness of universal principles and able to locate details/access resources.  Individual has an understanding of a determinate number of functions or activities.

    Solid:  Working knowledge; able to apply general principles.  Individual has an understanding of most functions, operations or activities, including a general knowledge of applicable theory.

    Expert:  Able to apply general principles and specific details. Individual has an understanding of virtually all functions, operations or activities, including full comprehension of applicable theory.

        Education:  Basic- Individual may or may not have obtained a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).  Individual must have a minimum of one year manufacturing experience, or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.

         Language Skills:  Solid- Individual has the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Individual can write routine reports and correspondence with the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

          Mathematical Skills:  Solid- Individual has the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Individual can apply the concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

          Reasoning Ability:  Solid

        Certification: (Lift Truck Operator, Walkie Lift Operator, Scissor Lift Operator).

Physical Requirements:

• Standing:                                                    10-12 Hours.
• Walking:                                                       9-11 Hours.
• Sitting:
• Touch/Handling

Product:                                                        1-12 Hours.

• Using Controls/Tools:                                  1-12 Hours
• Climbing:                                                      4-15 feet in height.
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch,

Or Crawl:                                                      1-3 Hours

• Talk or Hear:                                                 8-12 Hours

• Able to lift:                                                    60 lbs  1-3 Hours

General Work Environment:

• Work inside in varying temperatures of heat, humidity and cool conditions.
• Work around large machinery with moving mechanical parts.
• Work in open spaces with airborne particles such as dust and smoke.
• Work near vibrating equipment.
• Work in moderately noisy environment.

Additional Information:

The following items are provided by the company:

Safety Glasses

Gloves

Hearing Protection

Hairnet/Beard net

Utility Knife

Brass Putty Knife