Assistant Extrusion Operator

A division of Balcan Innovations Inc., Balcan Packaging is dedicated to the manufacture, sale and distribution of high-quality technical films and flexible packaging products throughout North America. For more than 50 years, Balcan Packaging's technical expertise and commitment to quality have enabled it to develop an extensive catalogue of tailor-made solutions that protect and promote its customers' products.

**These positions operate on a 12 hour shift, 2, 2, 3, rotation from 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am. Night shift earns a shift differential of $2.00/hr. Hours scheduled on the weekend have a differential of $1.50/hr for Saturdays and Sundays in addition to base hourly rate.**
- **$1,500 signing bonus payable at 6- and 12- months of continuous employment.**_

**Summary**

The Extrusion Assistant Operator is primarily responsible to prepare materials, maintain the extrusion equipment and keep the area clean at all times. The assistant operator helps the operator with the extruder in maintaining quality standards and works meticulously to keep the line performing at an optimal level. Additionally, this role will cover machines to allow for breaks and occasionally cover shifts.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem from time to time.
- Read and understand the communication book, in order to plan the work shift according to the operators’ instructions.
- Help with the installation, adjustments and disassembly of the machines and the equipment.
- Cut and verify the measurements of the sleeves, and prepare pallets.
- Verify, inspect & clean the extruder continuously.
- Verify the quality of the plastic produced (weight, thickness, width, treatment, opacity & visual quality) and wrap the rolls accordingly.
- Complete production reports according to the operators’ requests.
- Assist the operator when repairing or checking faulty equipment.
- Maintain inventory of all materials used in the extrusion process.
- Move materials and tools from one work area to another.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in your department.
- Execute all other related tasks as directed when needed.
- Assist Technician to complete all beginning duties associated with production to ensure product conforms to customer specifications with mínimal waste, rejects and loss of efficiencies
- Practice safety through following all procedures and participate in all safety trainings and audits.
- Safely operate lift trucks and roll moving equipment to load, unload, stage and store materials.
- Management of material in shipping and receiving system to ensure accurate shipments and inventory levels.
- Demonstrate ability to properly lock out all areas of extrusion line and risks associated with working in production.
- Use of production reporting system to ensure accuracy of data and labels.
- 5S and housekeeping
- Participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Expand knowledge on extrusion lines (and other equipment) through experience.
- Be able to operate in a team environment through proper communication and assisting each other during all steps of operation.
- Embrace the Balcan Culture and strive for success through the Balcan values.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

N/A

**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.
- Safety & Security
- Customer Focus
- Team Player
- Quality
- Dependability
- Problem Solving
- Passion
- Integrity

**Education and /or Experience**
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One to three months related experience and/or training.
- Experience working with blown film or extrusion processes are a plus
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Mathematical ability necessary.
- Ability to work various shifts.
- Basic computer skills required.

**Language Skills**

English

**Mathematical Skills**

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.

**Reasoning Ability**

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

**Work Environment**:While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employees are required to wear hearing protection, safety gl