Extruder Operator

Job Title: Extruder Operator

OC Business Title: Extruder Operator

Revision Date: August 23, 2024

Location: Russellville, AR

Pay Rate:$27.00

Sign on Bonus:$2500 to be paid out as follows

• $1,000 at 90 days
• $1,500 at post commissioning- Pay Date Dec 12, 2025

The primary objective of this position is to manage and safely operate all Foam Extruder, Resin Silo unloading and Quality Control requirements.

This position will efficiently operate and perform tasks on the Russellville XPS Foam Plant's Extruder, tasks include but are not limited to: product changeovers, maintaining process within targets, performing inspections and CILT's, and reporting out performance.

As a operations team member, you will have many opportunities to extend your skill base and will be expected to accept responsibility and be accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the plant. We expect pride in workmanship and team involvement in ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and working together to solve problems, make decisions and improve operations.

We need people who are all about making a difference at work and making things better day by day.

Reports to: Operations Leader

Foam Extruder Operations:

• Be able to operate feed system equipment and perform all associated tasks.
• Be able to complete paperwork requirements and perform all associated tasks.
• Be able to operate extrusion HMI systems and perform all associated tasks.
• Be able to operate extrusion equipment and perform all associated tasks.
• Be able to operate slinky/conveyor/tunnel equipment and perform all associated tasks.
• Be able to operate emergency stops and perform all associated tasks.

Resin Silo Unloading:

• Be able to understand silo and surge bin hookup diagram.
• Be able to understand resin silo manifold.
• Be able properly direct and verify resin unloading hookup.

Quality Control Operations:

• Be able to operate board sampling equipment and perform all associated tasks.
• Be able to operate board testing equipment and perform all associated tasks.
• Be able to operate resin testing equipment and perform all associated tasks.
• Be able to complete paperwork/data entry requirements and perform all associated tasks.
• Be able to operate quality control HMI systems and perform all associated tasks.
• Be able to operate lab bar coder equipment and perform all associated tasks.

All other duties as may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

PREFFEREDEXPERIENCE

• Previous Extrusion experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be efficient with computers and all Microsoft Suite programs.
• Must have proficient experiencewith SAP computer maintenance management system.
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to follow through.
• Navigate HMI System (on hill).
• Navigate lab testing computer programs
• Ability to travel as needed. Travel will be heavier during start up as visit other OC plants to learn the business.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.