Extrusion Operator

Industrious Recruitment are seeking a Extrusion Operator for company based in Dunstable. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an individual, who is looking to be a part of a growing team.

Main purpose of job: Supporting the factory extrusion processes and team, executing procedures and policies that will maximise safety, product quality and productivity.

Continental Shift (Rotating Days and Nights)

06:00-18:00

18:00-06:00

3 in / 3 off

Rate: �13.64/ph

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

• Liaise with Extrusion Manager Operator on Job priority


• Understand Works Orders for instructions


• The ability to confidently cover all Extrusion Lines, identify faults and solve problems


• Support other Extrusion Operators during their start-ups and change overs


• Carrying out quality checks at the beginning, during and at end of each job and signing (works orders) as confirmation that the final inspection criteria/Fit for Purpose (correct size produced, quantities are correct, well presented press or prints) and the flame, corona, anti-bacteria tests have been carried out and the Extrusion Manager has counter signed approval before releasing the order for delivery to the customer


• Labelling, stacking and packing finished product for delivery and taking to designated area


• Recording, measuring, grading and feeding batches of raw materials into production machinery


• Granulating waste


• Carrying out basic machine maintenance


• Reporting equipment faults or problems


• Cleaning and maintaining work area and machinery, ensuring a clean and tidy handover


• Ensuring the factory is kept clean, secure and tidy internally and externally


• Ensuring sufficient amount of pallets and raw material are conveniently located


• Using lifting equipment, cranes and forklift trucks


• Maintaining uniform standards and the use of PPE


• Following Health and Safety standards and High Hygiene procedures at all times

Key skills:

• Excellent attention to detail


• Organised and the ability to plan ahead


• The ability to work quickly and methodically


• Mathematical and problem solving skills


• The ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks


• The ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively


• Mechanical and practical skills


• Work well within a Team


• Willingness to build know how


• Positive energy