Extrusion Operator (Swing Shift)

Kwik LokNew Haven, IN
5d$19 - $30Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Extrusion team’s swing shift at our New Haven production facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, a solid work ethic, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in extrusion machinery, processes, and products.
  • Capable of regularly lifting 40 lbs., and occasionally lifting up to 80-100 lbs.
  • Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and kneel; and constantly hear, see, and talk.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Support Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.
  • Run orders as assigned by Production Management in the proper sequence.
  • Follow all company established food safety and quality guidelines and procedures.
  • Ensure the quality of product through constant monitoring regarding color, thickness of material, and free of any defects.
  • Monitor product and packaging materials to ensure cleanliness of finished product and food safety for our customers.
  • Stock and clean assigned work area daily to ensure a clean and safe work environment for teammates on the following shift, and integrity/safety of our finished product.
  • Monitor the production area to ensure all personnel in the area are authorized to be there, report anything suspicious or anyone without a badge. Immediately, ask the person without a proper badge if they are supposed to be in the building and if they have signed in.
  • Additional functions as assigned and needed for the good of the organization.
  • Safely operate extrusion equipment in the manufacturing of Master Rolls.
  • Maintain extrusion production schedule to support slitting operations and die cut production orders/schedule needs.
  • Enter Resin and colorant batch/lot number into ERP system to be applied to master rolls, providing traceability of product throughout the entire manufacturing process.
  • Monitor regrind to be mixed at a rate per company specifications.
  • Assist with operating granulator, recycling production and extrusion waste into regrind material for use in extrusion.
  • Safely operate material slitting equipment in the manufacturing of slit plastic rolls from Master Rolls.
  • Maintain slitting production schedule to support Die Cut production orders and schedule needs.
  • Verify Master Roll control numbers used follow FIFO guideline of first in/first out, using oldest Master Roll material first.
  • Enter Master Roll serial number into ERP system to be applied to slit rolls, providing traceability of product throughout the entire manufacturing process.

Benefits

  • Insurance Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability Insurance plans (60 day waiting period)
  • Retirement Benefits: 401K Plan with company match (90 day waiting period - restrictions apply)
  • Paid Time Off: (90 day waiting period, prorated for first year)
  • Vacation: 120 hours a year, with increases based on years of service
  • Holidays: 70 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
  • Sick Leave: 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked for hourly employees, salary employees prorated for first year
  • Other Compensation: Employees may be eligible for annual performance bonuses
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