Blown Film Extrusion Operator - Night Shift

Blown film extrusion operator (experience needed!) - Night Shift

Manchester

Salary: DOE (Overtime is time plus half and double on an OFF SHIFT Sunday. Hours are strictly capped at 60 per week)

7pm to 7am

• Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun
• Week 2 - Wed, Thu, Fri

• Extrude the polythene film specification as described on the job sheet ensuring that any non-conforming products are removed and optimum productivity is achieved whilst adhering to all health and safety requirements.
• Set and operate the extrusion machines to produce the film specification specified in the job sheet.
• Obtain the correct raw materials, polymers, additives, cores, pallets, labels, wrapping and banding as specified on the job specification sheet.
• Keep all blenders and extruders supplied with correct materials and load into bulk bins.
• Monitor the performance of the extrusion machine ensuring maximum output is achieved at all times.
• Carry out efficient job change-overs ensuring machine downtime and scrap meets minimum targets.
• Operate the extrusion machines to their optimum output without compromising on safety or quality.
• Report any machine maintenance issues to your line manager or supervisor.
• Move palletised goods to warehouse using forklift truck.
• Collect polymers etc from warehouse.
• Record the volume of scrap produced during the extrusion process for each job using the job sheet provided.
• Report any near misses by following the near miss protocol.
• Assist with the cleaning maintenance schedule for the extrusion department.
• Segregate scrap and store in the designated areas.
• On completion of a job, re-label and check the raw materials back into stock.

• Experience with in the same position.
• Knowledge around the packaging industry.
• Folk lift driving experience (license not needed).

blown film / extrusion / packaging / plastics /flexible film