Join Our Family. At EcoPoly, we treat you like family because you are.Coex / Extruder OperatorOrillia, OntarioCoex/Extruder OperatorFull-time PositionSummaryThe Operator is to set up, organize and prepare all aspects of the inline/extrusion process and at times to assist in the direction of helpers/packers. They will operate extruders/baggers efficiently with the highest possible output without sacrificing product quality while keeping scrap or wastage to a minimum. Set up inline/extrusion to comply with the customer's product specifications whilst ensuring the correct blend of raw materials is being used and maintaining a clean organized, work setting to ensure the highest quality product is produced.Key Responsibilities :Set up and run all extruders/baggers in your designated department as required:a) ensuring the correct heat profile for material, film/bag sizing, Equipment tensions, core size, gauge/gram weight, bubble size, trim size, wrinkles, creases, etc.b) maintain a clean & organized work environment, ensuring tools are in designated areas, Maintaining Order requirements with Quality Audits by hour/Roll/Layerc) Prepare and or have staged the correct materials whether be Raw material, cores, cradles, cardboard, strapping etc. for your shift & first 3hrs of next scheduled rund) Inline setups, troubleshooting, seals, basic knowledge of folds & Piles, equipment tensions, PTO adjustments, Peco setups, printing with ink when neededComplete Order Changes & Setups in Dedicated Departments (Extrusion/Inline/CoEx)Perform quality checks on a regular ongoing basis throughout the production run until completion which should include: gauge, size, TBX/Colour, material strength, clarity, film appearance, slip & anti-block, smoothness, free of wrinkles, die lines/fisheyes, creases/gels, stretch test,



tensions and anything else quality relatedGeneral Understanding of Material types and Heat Profiles related to MaterialsLead by example to change cores/finished rolls, weights, correctly label, record information in PC, strap skids, Screens, Bubble setup, Quality Checks, Material Verification, Mixer Cleanout, Plant Cleanliness, etc.Thread All Lines in Tower and Equipment to your designated areasMaintain/Communicate to shipper all raw material extrusion/staging areas, ensuring cleanliness and organization; leave organized & cleanfor shift followingOperate Following safe operating procedures, wear all required protective gear and adhere to all policies and procedures (fire, health & safety, WHMIS), Bring to attention any concerns of safetyAssist Helper in learning the department; the bubble, extruder, mixes/mixers, winders, Inline equipment & folds, other related equipment, outputs/Line speeds, threading, quality, safety, daily troubleshooting, etc.Basic Computer knowledge & Label making needs as requiredEnd of the day Clean up (blow down/Master Sweep/Carboard/Garbage's) and Prep for next scheduled shiftOpen communication Following All Operators to discuss on going issues and to create continuous improvementOther related Duties as Requested and RequiredAdditional Duties and Responsibilities:Reduce & eliminate spills and waste, keeping material storage & extrusion areas clean, safe and organized for current and next shifts; Maintain accurate, concise,



timely and legible information and record keeping; Shift Supervisor or Manager may have you change mixes as per needs requiredProvide proper care, storage and disposal of waste, cardboard boxes, products & tools ensuring all are stored in the correct, designated areas; Possible back-up to operate the in-line bagging machine/equipment in times of needs or requirementAbility to perform multiple tasks/functions alone, competently within a manufacturing production environment.The practice of continuous improvement and the betterment of your departmentsEducation and ExperienceGrade 12Minimum of 2-3 years of extrusion experience in a blown film environment; exceptions are madeFamiliar with Extrusion manufacturing/Production process and procedures.Must have been an experienced Helper within PolyethicsAttentive to detail, accuracy, well organized, follow direction, co-operative, willing to assist others in a team environment; Ability to perform basic math skills, understand percentages, weights and production formulas; Solid communication skills, able to and communicate in a loud production factory environment; Ability to lift50 pounds, moving up to 700 pounds using lift trucks/forklifts and moving mechanical equipment in a production location such as rollers, winders, hot extrusion dies & barrels, cutting knives.Forklift experience or in house trainingPolyethics Industries is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon requests. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit an application, please submit your accommodation request promptly.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

📌 Coex/Extruder Operator (Clinton)
🏢 Polyethics Industries
📍 Clinton