Position: Extruder Operator Helper

Location: Aurora, On

Shift: Continental Rotations – 7:00 to 7:00 on two week rotation; training will be 7:00am-3:00pm

Salary: $20.82/hour, plus premiums for nights and weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Extruder Operator with machine setup, adjustments, and operation.
• Perform regular quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Load and unload materials to/from the machine.
• Interpret and follow production orders accurately.
• Complete the required documentation and paperwork.
• Utilize computer systems for data entry and related tasks.
• Demonstrate mechanical ability to operate machinery effectively.
• Adjust equipment as necessary to maintain proper functionality.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Adhere to company-wide and department-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including:
• Employee Health and Safety guidelines
• Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for contamination prevention
• Sustainable Green Printer (SGP) environmental procedures
• Meet productivity standards and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience operating machinery with basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure and basic math proficiency.
• Competency in using computers (data entry, basic software).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.
• Legible handwriting and basic reading and writing skills.
• Familiarity with using minor tools (e.g., Allen wrenches) and sharp cutting tools.
• Ability to process written materials (e.g., production orders, SOPs).

Additional Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with company and federal standards.
• Adaptability in handling changes in work environment, competing demands, and unexpected events.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow instructions and management guidance.
• Willingness to receive and apply feedback for continuous improvement.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift up to 70 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods (70-80% of the time).
• Bend, twist, and reach intermittently (60-70% of the time).
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs (20-30% of the time).
• Extensive use of hands and fingers for various tasks.
• Must be comfortable working on concrete floors and using step ladders as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Work 12-hour shifts with the possibility of consecutive shifts (up to 11 days).
• Work in a non-air-conditioned environment with varying temperatures (hot in summer, cool in winter).
• Availability for overtime, especially for vacation coverage.
• Follow all safety regulations, including wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) such as:
• Steel-toe boots or shoes
• Hearing protection
• Safety glasses
• Cut-resistant gloves
• Hairnets and beard nets

Mental Effort Requirements:

• Ability to maintain pace with the machine and meet production targets.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to production changes.
• Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be a dependable team player focused on achieving production goals.

Candidates being considered will undergo a criminal background check, which must be clear.

Please email you resume to ptulaskar@averyhr.com