Objective of Position: Ability to monitor and maintain material flow to the hoppers that feed the extruders unassisted. Able to communicate quality issues, complete required documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

Monitor and troubleshoot blending systems for proper operation
Remove and replace Hopper screens
Repair and replace vacuum hoses
Clean and maintain cyclone dust collectors
Correct formulas and rates for each product type
Able to use a fire extinguisher
Climb heights up to 60 feet to report silo readings and material held in each silo
Housekeeping, must keep all mezzanines and surge bin floor areas free of debris
Other duties may be assigned as needed
Must adhere to and be compliant with all GMP standards

Safety:

The Extrusion Operator Helper will be responsible for individual compliance with all safety rules, regulations and policy procedures. Employee responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Compliance with all facility safety rules and regulations.
Reporting any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their supervisor.
Maintaining floor safety discipline by interceding with fellow employees, who may engage in rule violations and/or unsafe, unhealthy activities.
Communicating to management those employees who persist in violations of safety rules and/or procedures.
Wearing required personal protective equipment properly and reporting any defective PPE.
Reporting all near misses, accidents, injuries or illnesses, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders.