Extrusion Operator

Role Overview:

Shift Patterns:

• 2 days, 2 nights followed by 4 rest days
• 12 hour shifts (7am – 7pm & 7pm – 7 am)
• An additional 6 shifts per year, 3 of which are working shifts to cover holidays, and 3 training shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production of film products to the required customer specification on production line(s).
• Maximisation of production output.
• Completion of order and blend changes.
• Carry out and accurately record quality control checks, taking remedial action where required.
• Working to work tickets and job specification sheets, and accurately completing all production-related controlled documents, ensuring compliance to customer requirements and quality standards.
• Promptly notify Team Supervisors and shift mangers if the product is out of specification, or there are doubts around final/end use performance or product safety.
• Ensure raw material supplies and material feed are maintained.
• Removal and bailing of scrap product, and the correct procedure for removal of excess raw materials.
• Ensure finished product packaging is completed to specification and sufficient for customer expectation.
• Completion and compliance to all task cards and instructions relevant to operational area.
• Ensure handover to next shift is completed.
• Maintenance of housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Assists in direct training of other operators, machine hands, or apprentices subject to process experience under the direction of Team Supervisors and Shift Managers.
• Completion of duties in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, making recommendations for improvement through Health & Safety Representative as appropriate.
• Completion of ad-hoc duties to meet the needs of the business, subject to appropriate training.

Key Behaviours/Values

• Committed to the health & safety and the wellbeing of co-workers and the environment.
• Committed to achieving excellence in both quality and line efficiency.
• Supports and participates in the training and development of team members.
• Assists in coaching less experienced co-workers.
• Communicates in an open and honest manner demonstrating ethical and professional behaviours at all times.
• Respects the rights, differences, and dignity of all those who work in, and lead our business.

Key Requirements:

• Identifies opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Adheres at all times to safe operating procedures and ensure area of responsibility remains hazard free as far as is reasonably practicable.
• Dependability - Takes personal ownership of all aspects of the job role.
• Self-motivated - Creates their own motivation. Self–motivation that does not require a high level of "hand-holding," as well as the ability to tackle obstacles that arise shift to shift.
• Positive attitude - Maintains a positive attitude, even in difficult situations. Able to tackle issues both big and small. Promotes team spirit and morale.
• Positive representation - Maintains a solid reputation – inside and outside of work, having a positive work ethic and a strong sense of what is appropriate both in the workplace and outside of it, knows how to balance the two.