Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up, monitoring, and troubleshooting extrusion equipment to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and in compliance with standard operating conditions. This role includes driving forklifts safely, maintaining records, performing product turnarounds, and actively participating in safety, quality, and housekeeping initiatives within the manufacturing environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely operate forklifts and contribute to workplace housekeeping
- Set up one or two extruders for production runs according to standard operating procedures
- Monitor and troubleshoot extrusion processes to minimize downtime and product loss
- Stop production and engage in problem-solving when safety or quality issues arise, in collaboration with shift supervisor, maintenance, safety, and other operators
- Perform product turnarounds, including cleaning extruder barrels, screws, feeders, pelletizers, classifiers, reclaimer systems, automatic baggers, and product totes to prevent contamination
- Maintain accurate records, including run logs, feed blends, product quantities, packaging reports, work orders, and logbooks
- Communicate important operational issues to incoming operators
- Review and adhere to policies and procedures related to SOPs, hazardous communication, and waste disposal
- Comply with all safety and health policies, participate in company safety programs, and report potential hazards to management
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license for forklift operation
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Knowledge of extrusion processes and equipment setup
- Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical processes
- Understanding of safety, hazardous communication, and waste disposal procedures
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Previous forklift experience
- Extrusion experience
- 5 years of manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of education
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required
Education: High School
Company DescriptionCompunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.
We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.
Company Description
Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.\r\n\r\nWe have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.