Blown film extrusion operator (experience needed!)

Blown film extrusion operator (experience needed!)

Manchester

Salary DOE

Hours Day Shift: 7.00am - 7.00pm (4 days on, 4 days off)

Night Shift: 7.00pm - 7.00am (4 nights on, 4 nights off)

A leading plastic-based company are now looking for a Blown Film Extrusion Operator to join their team due to recent growth and expansion.

The role and responsibilities -

Your role is to extrude the polythene film specification as described on the job sheet ensuring that any non-conforming products are removed, and optimum productivity is achieved whilst adhering to all health and safety requirements.

Responsible to set and operate the extrusion machines to produce the film specification specified in the job sheet
Obtain the correct raw materials, polymers, additives, cores, pallets, labels, wrapping and banding as specified on the job specification sheet and required to efficiently carry out the job.
Keep all blenders and extruders supplied with correct materials and load into bulk bins
Monitor the performance of the extrusion machine ensuring maximum output is achieved at all times
Carry out efficient job change overs ensuring machine downtime and scrap meets minimum targets
Operate the extrusion machines to their optimum output without compromising on safety or quality
Report any machine maintenance issues to your line manager or supervisor
Move palletised goods to warehouse using fork lift truck
Collect polys etc from warehouse
Record the volume of scrap produced during the extrusion process for each job using the job sheet provided
Report any near misses by following the near miss protocol
Assist with the cleaning maintenance schedule for the extrusion department
Segregate scrap and store in the designated areas
On completion of a job, re-label and check the raw materials back into stock.
Report any machine maintenance issues to supervisor

Requirements-

Experience within the same position
Knowledge around the packaging industry
Folk lift driving experience (license not needed)

Keywords; blown film / extrusion / packaging / plastics /flexible film