Extrusion Assistant Operator (Continental Shift 6pm-6am)

Job Title: Extrusion Assistant Operator/Winder

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Department: Extrusion                

Summary of Job

Responsible for assisting in the operation of assigned converting machine(s) ensuring product adheres to company standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.

Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members.Maintains appropriate level of production supplies/ materials as required, to ensure next shift personnel incur minimal downtime.Continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and quality are being maintained.Meets or exceeds production rates, minimize waste levels and meets all customer requirements.Focus on downstream winder, ensuring that product is allocated properlyOccasionally assisting Operator with entering production reporting data into machine computer accurately.Separates scrap by color coding appropriately Operates core cutting machine, vacuum lift, and pallet jack.Acquires knowledge/ skills of Machine Operator to better assist and troubleshoot when needed.Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required.Performs other job-related duties as assigned. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.

Promote positive teamwork culture

Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully, including during shift transition

Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

Exposure to moving equipment

Inside work

Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Humidity may exceed 80%

Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%

Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)

Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed

Position Type

Full time

Shift work (Continental Shift, 2 Week Cycle, 12 Hour Shifts 6PM-6AM)

Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 1 year manufacturing preferred

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements. 

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