B826
Located in Pollocksville, NC
Pay: $18-24 Based on Experience
Job Full Description
Job Description: Extrusion Operator
Work Location: Pollocksville, NC
Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (7pm-7am) must be flexible on schedule: typical is Monday through Thursday, some Fridays/Saturdays required)
Express is now hiring for an Extrusion Line Operator for a temp-to-hire position. This role will be responsible for machine operation, production, quality control, and ensuring safe operation practices. Must provide a resume to be considered for the position.
Responsibilities
- Start up and stop equipment.
- Break down, clean and set up on all dies and restart extruders with no supervision.
- Operate the most difficult Extrusion lines with minimal to no assistance.
- Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
- Operate forklift.
- Lubricate equipment.
- Repair machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Perform routine maintenance.
- Measure and pour ingredients.
- Ensure conformance to specifications.
- Conduct tests and inspections of product to evaluate quality.
- Ability to be a team-leader to line assistants including instruction and time management.
- Maintain a high degree of accuracy and quality throughout the entire part run.
- Ability to troubleshoot and correct any problems at startup or during production.
- Troubleshoots downstream equipment problems.
- Measure length of extruded article.
- Remove product and machine attachments.
- Scrape waste material from machine.
- Manages materials and minimizes waste
- Read and interpret gauges.
- Control operation of equipment and systems using automated equipment by touch screen inputs.
- Record data.
- Load and unload processing equipment.
- Track and count inventory.
- Pour materials into machine hopper.
- Take instructions from supervisors.
- Trains or assists in the training of other operators.
- Able to prioritize time to direct and utilize fellow operators time in an effective manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must hold at least a high school diploma, or the equivalent of four years production experience.
- Must have experience running production equipment, heavy machinery, etc.
- Have knowledge of, or learn the specifications and proper use of, a Davis-Standard extrusion line including shears, accumulator and winder.
- Be able to read, write, and speak English affluently.
- Commitment to the organization and the mission statement.
- Basic knowledge and ability for using computers.
- Be able to concentrate for long periods of time.
- Be able to work to deadlines.
- Be able to work accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and discretion.
- Good problem solving skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift or move equipment/materials weighing up to 500 pounds, with accommodation.
- Ability to work with chemicals with varying degrees of toxicity.
- Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation, lab bench, etc.
- Ability to stand for long durations while the machine is operating.
- Ability to tolerate warm working conditions near machinery.
- Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Jacksonville, NC
2025
461 Western Boulevard
Suite 118
Jacksonville, NC 28546
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