Assistant Extruder Operator

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

The Assistant Extruder Operator will be under continual review to measure his/her progress in attaining the required skills. The Assistant Extruder Operator will be responsible for complying to company quality policies, work instructions and for participating in continuous improvement. Will strive to ensure that his/her actions and production conform to quality standards.

The Assistant Extruder Operator must learn the following listed below:

• Assists operator with proper set-up of extruder, die, takeoff unit, and auxiliary equipment and start-up of machine relative to instructions on a production order.

• The assistant should strive to learn all the responsibilities of the Operator to ensure line is always covered with qualified personnel.

• Complete set-up of winder.

• Performs visual inspection of product coming off the line.

• Complete knowledge of the coating systems and trim knives.

• Assures that all production and quality reports and production logs relative to job are filled out properly.

• Able to perform QC samples.

• Verifies that finished goods are packed correctly.

• Maintains 5S cleanliness of work area to ensure a safe, non-contaminated workplace.

• Notifies the operator of any non-conformance in material or process and is able to adjust controls to correct any nonconformance’s.

• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

• Responsible for complying to the company quality policies, procedures, and work instructions and for participating in continuous improvement.

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If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

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