Extrusion/Blown Film Operator - Marmaduke - 12-Hr Shifts D Job at Anchor Packagi

ANCHOR PACKAGING is a growing manufacturer of disposable food service packaging located in Northeastern Arkansas is looking for experienced EXTRUSION OPERATORS/BLOWN FILM OPERATORS. Anchor Packaging operates 4 locations in NE Arkansas. The NE Arkansas area offers a wide variety of activities to residents in a medium-size college community as well as in a communities which are more rural, all are within a short drive of large metro areas. The area communities have excellent schools, affordable housing, and exceptional healthcare. ANCHOR PACKAGING has experienced tremendous growth since the early 60’s with no lay-offs or cut-backs. Requirements and details on our open positions are listed in the job postings on our career website at www.anchorpackaging.com/careers Our plants operate on 12-hour shifts and our team mates work 4 shifts one week, followed by 3 shifts the next. We offer 2 days shift and 2 night shifts.

BENEFITS OFFERED: Competitive wages, vacation, paid holidays, group medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, company matched 401(k) & educational assistance. Apply on our website: www.anchorpackaging.com/careers

Starting Pay will DOE.

*** This is a Safety Sensitive Position under the Medicinal Marijuana Provisions of the State of Arkansas.***

Anchor does require a background check and drug screen prior to finalizing job offer. EOE.

PURPOSE

Operates Blown Film production line to ensure products are produced within all current specifications, on time, and at the proper production rate to ensure customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Blown Film Line(s) are operated in the safest possible manner

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.

• Possess ability to operate and inspect one winder of a Blown Film line to ensure all products meet specifications.

• Assist in Core tagging all products ran for traceability and pack accordingly.

• Observes BF machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.

• Performs Screen change / Pulling of Elbow as needed, line changes must be made so that they are operating in a timely, efficient manner. This should be accomplished with a minimum of “chunks”. All good chunks are “small pieces” placed on a clean surface and ready for transport to Grinder Station.

• Possess ability to properly set-up Winders to product specifications including safe disposal of used blades.

• Regularly check roll widths to ensure products meet specifications.

• Regularly weigh every 3rd set to ensure products meet specifications.

• Understand and work to achieve standard production rates on the Blown Film Lines.

• Responsible for pulling and cleaning Dies, Screws, Elbows, and /misc. equipment as required in a timely manner.

• Responsible for overall safety of the facility and assist others to work safely. Observe all Blown Film Safety Rules; always use cutting tool so that the cut is made cutting away from the body keeping hands out of the path of the cutting tool, always wear safety glasses when using compressed air, always manually open Nip point before threading the winder.

• Responsible for operating both winders during break times

• Ensure PMO and attendance objectives are met.

• Share responsibility of meeting ASI/AIB Housekeeping standards.

• Follow all Standards of Conduct as stated in the Anchor Packaging Handbook.

• Ensures a Clean work environment.

• Teaches/Trains new associates.

• Responsible for other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

Possess good communication skills

Must be detail oriented

Must possess good problem solving and decision-making skills

Must be quality minded

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Must possess ability to work as a team with others

Must be safety-oriented

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Silver Level Career Readiness Certificate is preferred.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Minimal computer skills required. Need ability to access documents located on in-house computer system.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

No certifications needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection and hairnets are required. Decimal levels are below 90.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may frequently lift and/or move shafts or rolls up to 70 pounds. Blown Film operators may lift mandrels and carry rolls to weigh them and place them on skids. Sets of film can come off as quick as every three (3) minutes or sooner depending on production speeds. Lifting requirements and speed of lines will vary with scheduling of the Blown Film lines.