Co-ex Operator

**SUMMARY** The Operator is to set up, organize and prepare all aspects of the inline/extrusion process and at times to assist in the direction of helpers/packers. They will operate extruders/baggers efficiently with the highest possible output without sacrificing product quality while keeping scrap or wastage to a minimum. Set up inline/extrusion to comply with the customer’s product specifications whilst ensuring the correct blend of raw materials is being used and maintaining a clean organized, work environment to ensure the highest quality product is produced. **MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES** - Set up and run all extruders/baggers in your designated department as required: - a) ensuring the correct heat profile for material, film/bag sizing, Equipment tensions, core size, gauge/gram weight, bubble size, trim size, wrinkles, creases, etc. - b) maintain a clean & organized work environment, ensuring tools are in designated areas, Maintaining Order requirements with Quality Audits by hour/Roll/Layer - c) Prepare and or have staged the correct materials whether be Raw material, cores, cradles, cardboard, strapping etc. for your shift & first 3hrs of next scheduled run - d) Inline setups, troubleshooting, seals, basic knowledge of folds & Piles, equipment tensions, PTO adjustments, Peco setups, printing with ink when needed - Complete Order Changes & Setups in Dedicated Departments (Extrusion/Inline/CoEx) - Perform quality checks on a regular ongoing basis throughout the production run until completion which should include: gauge, size, TBX/Colour, material strength, clarity, film appearance, slip & anti-block, smoothness, free of wrinkles, die lines/fisheyes, creases/gels, stretch test, tensions and anything else quality related - General Understanding of Material types and Heat Profiles related to Materials - Lead by example to change cores/finished rolls, weights, correctly label, record information in PC, strap skids, Screens, Bubble setup, Quality Checks, Material Verification, Mixer Cleanout, Plant Cleanliness, etc. - Thread All Lines in Tower and Equipment to your designated areas - Maintain/Communicate to shipper all raw material extrusion/staging areas, ensuring cleanliness and organization; leave organized & clean for shift following - Operate Following safe operating procedures, wear all required protective gear and adhere to all policies and procedures (fire, health & safety, WHMIS), Bring to attention any concerns of safety - Assist Helper in learning the department; the bubble, extruder, mixes/mixers, winders, Inline equipment & folds, other related equipment, outputs/Line speeds, threading, quality, safety, daily troubleshooting, etc. - Basic Computer knowledge & Label making needs as required - End of the day Clean up (blow down/Master Sweep/Carboard/Garbage’s) and Prep for next scheduled shift - Open communication Following All Operators to discuss on going issues and to create continuous improvement - Other related Duties as Requested and Required **ADDITONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Reduce & eliminate spills and waste, keeping material storage & extrusion areas clean, safe and organized for current and next shifts; - Maintain accurate, concise, timely and legible information and record keeping; - Shift Supervisor or Manager may have you change mixes as per needs required - Provide proper care, storage and disposal of waste, cardboard boxes, products & tools ensuring all are stored in the correct, designated areas; - Possible back-up to operate the in-line bagging machine/equipment in times of needs or requirement - Ability to perform multiple tasks/functions alone, competently within a manufacturing production environment. - The practice of continuous improvement and the betterment of your departments **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** - Grade 12 - Minimum of 2-3 years of extrusion experience in a blown film environment; exceptions are made - Familiar with Extrusion manufacturing/Production process and procedures. - Attentive to detail, accuracy, well organized, follow direction, co-operative, willing to assist others in a team environment; - Ability to perform basic math skills, understand percentages, weights and production formulas; - Solid communication skills, able to and communicate in a loud production factory environment; - Ability to lift 50 pounds, moving up to 700 pounds using lift trucks/forklifts and moving mechanical equipment in a production location such as rollers, winders, hot extrusion dies & barrels, cutting knives. - Forklift experience or in house training considered an asset **How to Apply** **As part of our hiring process, we ask that all interested applicants complete a 2-question survey**: Please select "Polyethics Talent Network" prior to completing the survey. Pay: $23.00-$24.56 per hour **Benefits**: - Casual dress - Company events - Dental care - Disability insurance - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - Life insurance - Paid time off