Position Overview This position is designed for a highly experienced and knowledgeable employee. The operator is responsible for performing equipment setup and startup for extrusion lines, bag machines, winders, printers and inline converting equipment. A successful operator will be mindful for product quality with a focus on minimizing material waste (scrap). Essential Job Functions + All safety regulations must be observed. Operators must also follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs). + Identify and locate raw materials by reading and interpreting job orders. + Perform equipment setup and startups, bringing extrusion lines in and out of production including identifying appropriate resin blends and removal of non-required materials + Responsible for setting up inline printing including ink retrieval and ink return. Operators on shift when a job ends, are responsible to clean up and return the ink to the ink room appropriately. + Make adjustments to settings, including web guide settings, tension settings, width settings, bag machine and winder settings, Doctor machine setting, etc + Responsible for the setup, startup and operation of the bag machines and winders. + Responsible for providing supervision and direction for packers assigned to their extrusion lines as well as the mixer / material handler for their shift. + Responsible for quality of product that is being manufactured. + Keep work area clean / organized. No product or raw materials should be on the floor. + Perform Quality Control checks as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). + Documenting the run record for manufactured product. + Ability to train junior employees on equipment and process. + Willingness to support other Lead Operators in maintaining all extrusion lines. + Ensure that unused equipment is stored in the proper location Qualifications Non-essential Job Functions + Assist with preventative maintenance activity (screen changes / blade replacement / cleaning air rings / etc). Requirements + Ability to lift 30 lbs. consistently and higher occasionally. + Ability to work on a rotating 12 hour shift schedule (day / night). + Experience as a packer. + Willingness to listen and learn through on the job training from Supervisors + Basic math skills to complete calculation and measurement of product. + Basic computer skills to input data / interface with Material Management Systems. Other Skills/Abilities + Be able to perform length, gauge and weight measurements. + Use of hand tools, such as wrenches, scrapers, die gauges, screwdrivers, tape measures, etc. + Be able to visually inspect product for defects.