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Grinder - Extruder Operator

  • Springhill, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Responsibilities:

  • Be able to set up, troubleshoot and make minor changes to machines.
  • Monitor quality / complete quality reports.
  • Process incoming and in-house materials, as required.
  • Organize and maintain the extrusion work area, including storage areas for staged and surplus product waiting to be ground.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, including the extruder machines and ancillary equipment.
  • Material handling (cross functional with Grinder position).
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment through compliance to H & S policies.
  • Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices.

Skills and Requirements:

  • Sound troubleshooting skills with a strong mechanical background.
  • Should have, or be willing to learn, knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repairs and maintenance.
  • Must be a Mauser certified forklift operator, or be willing and able to achieve certification.
  • An understanding of the basic concepts of injection molding, plastics processing.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of product knowledge for BWAY Springhill products and processes.
  • Comfortable working in a fast pace environment.
  • Self-motivated; ability to work without supervision.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to details.
  • Shift flexibility, with the ability to work overtime, is a requirement – ability to work both continental (12 hr) and conventional (8 hr) shifts, if required.

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Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better - and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional - or just beginning your career - there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Responsibilities

The Extruder operator is responsible for setting up and troubleshooting machines while ensuring the quality reproduction of plastic materials into standardized pellets. They must also maintain a clean, safe work environment and manage material handling tasks across the production area.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and an understanding of plastics processing or injection molding. A valid forklift certification is required, along with the flexibility to work both 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.

Skills

  • Machine troubleshooting
  • Quality control
  • Material handling
  • Forklift operation
  • Injection molding
  • Plastics processing
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-motivation

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Trades
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Extruder
  • Grinder
  • Manufacturing
  • Injection molding
  • Plastics processing
  • Forklift
  • Quality control
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical
  • Logistics
  • Safety
  • Sustainability
  • Production processes
  • Material handling
  • Machine maintenance

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