Plastic-Film Extrusion Machine Operator

Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formulae

• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
• Place weighed materials in mixing machines
• Set up and operate calender machines to transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness
• Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
• Prepare and change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change
• Safe operation of a three-layer/and or mono-layer blown film extrusion system
• Ensure the quality of the finished product while following all health and safety rules
• Perform continuous quality checks throughout production runs
• Follow a 'clean as you go' policy keeping all areas tidy on site to ensure compliance with BRC food safety standards
• Monitor machine performance, maintain output, quality and waste targets whilst keeping downtime to a minimum

Rotating continental 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM OR from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Working days and days off will be determined on a rotational basis, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 shifts per week.

Permanent Full-time
Overtime and work on weekends may be required depending on business needs. This position is eligible for overtime and discretionary bonus as per company policy.
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Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent, proficiency in reading, writing (English) and basic math. Diploma in plastics technology considered an asset.

Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience in the blown film extrusion industry (co-extrusion experience required). Personal suitability: Language: English

Salary: $29.00 to $36.00 hourly

Employer and Employee cost shared extended health and dental care, LTD, vision, life insurance offered. Paid time off, performance bonus plan, personal protective equipment provides, uniforms also included.

We are an innovative, world-class manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions.

Driven by operational excellence, we will lead in sustainable flexible packaging solutions, and double our sales in the next five years through geographical expansion.