Extruder Operator - 2nd shift - $24.20/hour - Recycling Plant

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

 

 

 

The primary duties include:

 

• →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.

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.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.