Job Description

Job Location: Vernon, CA 90058
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 12 Hour Night
Job Category: ManufacturingSUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the efficient set-up and operation of the extrusion line in order to safely produce high-quality PET Sheet in accordance with the job safety analyses (JSA’s), production schedule, set-up instructions, operating procedures, and quality specifications.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
· Ensures safety and quality are at or above company standards
· Consistently meets production goals
· Perform setup of machine to run custom film size/thickness, with specific blend of PET resin components (virgin, regrind, color master batch as required)
· Perform quality inspections on film to ensure it is being made to specification.
· Troubleshoot line when there are issues with quality or output rates not at standards
· Communicate to Supervisor and co-workers routinely regarding issues that effect Safety, Quality, and Production
· Follow all GMP, Quality, and Safety policies and procedures
· Other duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
· Analytical – knows and understands basics of thermoforming process settings (temperature, timing, and quality features of parts).
· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
· Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
· Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information. Report accurate production numbers.
· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
· Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
· Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
· Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
· Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
· Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
· Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
· Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly.
· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
· Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
· Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
· Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of labeling and quality programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to pack, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is above 80 decibel and requires the use of hearing protection.