Extruder Operator - 2nd shift - $23.85/hour - Recycling Plant

Graham Packaging Company • York, PA

5d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company has an opening for an Extruder Operator based in York, PA at our Recycling Plant.
The opening is for 2nd shift, which operates during the hours of 2:48 PM-11:00 PM Monday through Friday.
The starting pay for this position is $23.85/hour, plus $2.00 per hour shift differential.
Weekly Pay and Benefits Effective Day One and Vacation after 90-days!

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing required and forklift experience preferred.
• Operators are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and written.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Nice To Haves

• forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Perform entire line set up (palletizing system, pellet handling system, flake vacuum system, and scale system).
• Fill out extruder process sheet appropriately and accurately.
• Fill out extruder screen change log appropriately and accurately.
• Pack bulk boxes within spec and quality post-consumer resin.
• Perform quality assurance tests (volatile, pellet count, melt index, color scan, and press outs).
• Print label and label box per Graham Recycling’s color standard.
• Remove bulk box from scale and store in warehouse in the appropriate row.
• Perform routine maintenance (c/o vacuum filters, pelletizer blades, and clean out air classifier filter).
• Check and refill distilled water tank.
• Monitor pelletizer water temperature.
• Monitor pelletizing system and make adjustments accordingly.
• Monitor extruder and make adjustments accordingly.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program.
• Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed