Saint-Gobain

Extruder Operator Helper Trainee

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Job Description

Safety is of primary importance to this and all positions. The Extruder Operator Trainee is primarily responsible to pack product and assist in production line operations. They must be able to maintain a well-organized and clean work station as well as update required documentation to ensure a quality product. Dependability, reliability, as well as teamwork with co-workers is an essential part of this job. All operations will be under supervision from Helper Trainers and Supervisors during the training period. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform job in a safe manner following all rules, regulations, and training. Perform daily safety inspections and report all unsafe conditions or Near Miss events immediately. Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including designated PPE for Trainees. Use hand tools as intended. Follow all environmental and housekeeping requirements, properly dispose of trash, regularly sweep keeping material, oil and water off floors and keep contaminated material from entering process water system. Ensure that the line is cleaned during and prior to the end of the work shift. Package product per specification under supervision of Helper Trainers and Supervisors - make boxes, correctly code labels, properly configure and nest product, glue and secure packaging, configure and build product onto pallet, insert slip sheets, band product to pallet and insure that product is secure before warehousing. Assist in the operation of production lines. Assist in line checks and look for product defects. Manage pigment containers, regrind totes, ASA boxes, material hoses to the silos, daybins, and hoppers. Operate peripheral line equipment – online grinder, scrap cutter, and boxing table. Assist in clearing jam-ups of material from machine works, pull and segregate bacon strips, manage line sags, purge out lines, re-string lines, assist in product and color changes, assist in changing sizers, and properly segregate and rack regrind and isolate contaminated material to scrap. Ensure inventory of boxes, banding, glue, and labels is maintained on line. Change over boxing table during product changes. Perform to all quality expectations, isolate/report all defects, ensure that the product meets all dimensional and cosmetic standards, abide by all ISO 9001 systems, adhere to all MADE standards and follow SPC guidelines under guidance of Helper Trainers and Supervisors. High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Entry-level position . Related manufacturing or trade school experience a plus. Use of hand tools and measuring devices helpful. At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment,&Collaboration. Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. Provided is the pay rate for this position which is $24.87 per hour, plus 2nd - shift differential of $1 /hr. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/an annual bonus . The targeted bonus amount can be up to 10% of hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. Additional Pay Incentives for This Role Include: Shift Differentials ( $24.87 plus 2nd Shift Differential of $1/ hr) Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate 1.5) Attendance Incentive for Meeting Company Attendance Requirements ( 1 incentive day earned at regular hourly pay rate if no absences within 6 months on a semiannual basis) Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work. Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality. Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want. This role may be covered by a Union. In the event of any discrepancy between this posting and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA shall govern. Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. J-18808-Ljbffr