Extruder Operator

Location: Evansville, IN, 47712

Summary

The role of the Extruder Operator is to produce high-quality compounded feed stock safely and efficiently for customers.

Essential Functions

• Effectively communicate with management, other operators and lab technicians


• Follow all safety policies and procedures closely, actively look for potentially hazardous conditions and report such in a timely manner


• Execute all phases of extruder operation


• Perform preventative maintenance duties on extruders


• Accurately and neatly complete required paperwork


• Document daily activities, running conditions, etc.


• Display ability to minimize excessive scrap and downtime


• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Required Education & Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent


• Completion of on-the-job training with the ability to follow instructions

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 80 lbs. at waist level, up to 80 lbs. at floor level, and up to 40 lbs. at elevated level on a rare basis when moving products


• Display average coordination with both hands on a continuous basis while performing job tasks


• Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products


• Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products


• Reach forward and to the side on an occasional basis when handling products


• Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis during the course of each shift


• Climb steps on an occasional basis


• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per shift


• Ability to be on feet for up to 8-12 hours per shift


• Climb steps/ladders on an occasional basis