Extrusion Machine Operator

Great temp to hire opportunity! Pridestaff is currently seeking a Extrusion Machine Operator /Forklift for a Plastic manufacturing company located in Ontario, CA. This is a full-time, temp to hire opportunity. Company has great benefits and stock options once hired! Please see job requirements below to be considered.

• Pay rate: $21.00 to $22.00
• Shift: 1st Shift, 5:00am to 5:00pm (A or C shift; will be working every other weekend) SUMMARY Under the direction of the Extrusion Manager and Team Leads, the Extrusion Operator is responsible for operating an Extrusion machine in a safe and controlled manner. In addition, the Extrusion Operator loads cores, removes finished rolls, performs quality checks, and properly labels, packages, and stages film products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Follows all safety and work procedures to ensure a safe, productive work environment; checks to ensure all safety guards are in place and working properly
• Performs setup and operates extrude to produce product according to quality and productivity requires
• Troubleshoots equipment, web handling, and other production issues
• Detects and solves problems related to product quality, aesthetics, and/or contamination
• Adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures, amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or raw materials
• Records and maintains production data
• Assists with replacing preventive maintenance activities
• Assist in training other team members
• Inspects quality of rolls before production beings and continuously checks quality of the line as product is produced
• Ensures material meets customer requirements
• Completes all required paperwork and forms
• Update Daily Management System at the end of each shift; provides daily communication to coworkers, maintenance, and management team members
• Forklift experience
• Machine Operator skills
• Work with Heat and plasticcs
• Read work orders
• Load cores and 90 lb shafts onto machine.
• Participants in continuous improvement activities
• Ability to see colors
• Lift up to 40 pounds
• Completes a minimum of one safety behavior observation/near miss report each month
• Position requires flexibility to include shift changes and overtime; must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as required
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma or GED required

Professional background

• Minimum of 1-year experience as an extrusion operator in a plastic
• 6 months Forklift experience
• packaging environment or equivalent machine operator experience
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to perform basic mathematical problems
• Must be willing to submit to a drug test and criminal background check prior to start Soft skills
• Bilingual in Spanish, is a plus but not required
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in team environment Physical Demands
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is consistently stand, walk, climb, stoop or kneel, reach with arms and hands, and talk or hear. Manufacturing work environment may be loud, with varying temperatures. The incumbent will work with inks and solvents with strong odors and other chemicals as part of the manufacturing process. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when in manufacturing and warehouse areas.

Benefits with PrideStaff:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health Benefits
• Paid Holidays after 1500 hours Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $21.00 - $22.00 Per Hour