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