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Job DescriptionPeopleShare is seeking Extruder Machine Operator "Your next career move adds up here."Apply today Call 570-624-7550Hours: 7am-7pm 36hr/48hrStarting Salary: $20.00 - $25.00Job Details for: Extruder machine operator: Helps assemble, calibrate, operate, and monitor extruder and all auxiliary equipment (pumps, micro-motions, dry coating applicator, tanks, agitators, etc.) of one extrusion system.· Inspects and evaluates equipment hourly; adjusts equipment variables to meet equipment and product requirements.· Frequently dumps/weighs, carries, and stacks up to 50-pound bags of ingredients and/or product.Operates a forklift and hand-held scanners to remove ingredients from inventory for use in production.· Assists in evaluating orders; ensures paperwork is complete and accurate on all processing conditions; completes status reports.· Calculates rates and performance percentages for product runs.· Distinguishes colors and duplicates those colors in the extrusion process.· Establishes and maintains an effective line of communication with Quality Assurance department.Thoroughly understand all quality assurance procedures and programs; ensure all products are within individual client specifications. · Monitors and manages shrink losses to acceptable limits/standards.· Responsible for all product quality attributes.· Evaluates product quality attributes; makes immediate adjustments to correct out-of-specification products. · Anticipates technical problems; proactively troubleshoots (where appropriate) and makes technical adjustments and/or notifies maintenance.· Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work area and environment. · Participate in a full facility and equipment clean-up between each product run as directed.· Ensures required changeovers are completed accurately and efficiently.· Knowledge & proficiency in Alphia Business Systems as it relates to Position.· Responsible for becoming familiar with GMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all products.· Complete simple production reports· Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality.· Ensure the requirements of the CCP are met, and if a deviation occurs, notify Supervisor and Quality departments to hold all affected products.· Other duties as assigned.Job Requirements for Extruder machine operator: · Experience: Entry level· Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.· Excellent communication skills· Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.· Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.· Basic math skills include addition, subtraction, and percentages.· Ability to multi-task.PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary and permanent jobs in Pennsylvania (PA) – Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, Pine Grove, Frackville, Tamaqua, Minersville. We have openings for receptionist, Purchasing Agent, data entry, customer service, collections, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, forklift, machine operators, maintenance mechanics, Maintenance Manager Machine Operator/Extrusion, and office managers, Accounts Payable.PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.IND13