Extruder Operator I

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

What You'll Be Doing:

• The safety and health of the employee takes precedence over any other duties of this job.
• Responsible for a safe and clean work area.
• Performs all responsibilities in a manner which ensures that the quality expectations of every customer (internal and external) are met or exceeded and that continuous improvement is achieved.
• Knows, understands, and follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the position.
• Monitors a group of machines to ensure quality of production and systematically makes process adjustments to correct any product defects.
• Responsible for optimization of the processes in terms of dimensional stability, key process parameters, etc.
• Maintains optimal operation results in terms of quality, efficiency, housekeeping, and utilization of assigned personnel within an assigned group of machines.
• Responsible for dimensional compliance of parts utilizing precision equipment. Understands and applies SPC and SQC techniques for continual process and product quality improvement.
• Familiarity with all aspects set-up and changeover of plastic processing equipment and associated secondary equipment. (e.g. Cutters, Haul off/Puller, Cooling & Vacuum Tanks, etc.)
• Instructs and/or trains new Tech's as directed.
• Responsible for daily operational PM on assigned machinery and equipment. Substitutes for the Shift Supervisor when required.
• Assists Engineering and other support groups in new product start-ups.
• Responsible for timely and accurately reporting production information. Trained in performing each different job position necessary to operate the various lines in the manufacturing department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

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