Extruder Operator

Job Description

Job Summary

Extrusion Operators are system experts in their assigned area, and are highly functional in multiple areas. Extrusion Operators must also ensure efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and continuous improvement. Extrusion Operators function as a member of an area team which is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. They operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area in the prescribed amount of time. Extrusion Operators must have the skill set to perform the tasks of other associates in the area as needed. This job requires Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Team Building skills to support site objectives

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the basic/routine running of packaging/process equipment to complete the conversion process and package finished product prior to shipping in accordance with all routine SOPs and specifications

• Loading of packaging material/raw material

• Clearing jams/troubleshooting process issues

• Resetting faults

• Product changeovers

• Product quality checks and report issues to Technical Operator

• Maintaining area GMP’s

• Complete basic preventative maintenance work orders as assigned (e.g. lubrication, observation, CILs etc) and enter corrective work order requests into the MIS

• Active participation in the Safety program as it applies to the Process/Packaging Area, including area audits and conformance to all area LOTO and safety procedures

• Responsible for following all Quality and Food Safety Policies and applicable procedures

Quality and Food Safety

Utilizing knowledge of Q/FS systems the associate ensures Food Safety requirements are effectively performed. This includes training of other associates on the Food Safety & Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), ensuring CCP monitoring is in effect and continuous improvement of the process with any changes to our working environment is practiced.

Key Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Mechanical aptitude

• Basic troubleshooting skills

• SPC

• Safety & safe work practices

• Knowledge of food safety, GMP’s, ISO, HACCP

Critical Learning Experiences

• Operational experience

• Packaging and process experience