DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate operates and maintains equipment on one or more extrusion lines. Associate must be able to run all products and lines without assistance. Must ensures that extruder outputs are consistent with product specifications. Associate maintains quality assurance by inspecting finished product for consistency within established product quality specifications and by reviewing and testing all product on a scheduled basis. Associate ensures all testing equipment is in proper working order and rejects all unacceptable product.
- Verify operational status of all equipment on assigned line according to start-up check list
- Maintain extruder and all peripheral line equipment settings (embosser, sterlco, dies, MRF, etc.) to produce outputs that are consistent with product specifications
- Perform Quality Assurance responsibilities that include conducting a variety of tests on finished product to determine product quality within an established range of performance
- Notify Supervisory personnel of deviations for prompt and accurate correction(s)
- Communicate with Maintenance Department and Manufacturing Shift Supervisor about machine malfunctions
- Perform preventive maintenance on most equipment on the production floor and maintain bar coders, if applicable
- Must also be proficient in extruder troubleshooting and basic mechanical repairs
- Communicate with Manufacturing Shift Supervisor regarding raw materials needed to meet product specification
- Ensure proper hook-up of raw materials to extruder hopper
- Must be capable of performing all Quality Assurance procedures including rejecting all out-ofspecification product and placing questionable product on “hold” for disposition by management personnel • Recommend 100% audit of line run or grind of product, if indicated
- Must demonstrate the ability to start and maintain a production shift by delegating shift assignments and making the necessary changes throughout the entire shift
- Must complete Train the Trainer certification class and attend the Basic Principals leadership class • Associate must demonstrate the ability and accept the responsibility of training all EA3’s on their shift
- Must show leadership initiatives through involvement in teams or documented project work
- Must demonstrate the ability to run all products, all extrusion lines and run multiple lines when required
- Monitor Extrusion Associate 1s and 2s to ensure consistency and quality of product packed and application of proper packing techniques
- Relieve line EA1s and EA2s for breaks
- Perform all functions as outlined in the Extrusion Associate 4 job description
- Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked
- Demonstrate knowledge of computers and common software (word and excel)
- Observe health and safety practices when handling bacon strips
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks by establishing priorities and careful time management with minimal supervision • Perform other related duties and assignments as required
- Maintain supplies at workstation
- Communicate with Material Handler(s) to move full warehouse racks
- Aid with training of new personnel in extrusion and quality assurance areas
- Assist with training of temporaries and new hires in Extrusion Associate 1s, 2s, 3s and 4s
- Floats to relieve Extrusion Associate 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s for breaks
- Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum, if required
- Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location
- Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functions
- Assist with production equipment maintenance