Extrusion Utility Operator

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We’re constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best workplaces in the America’s awards for 12 years in a row. It’s how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

LOCATION: Rochester, NY

SUMMARY: An Extrusion Utility Operator is responsible for safely and effectively contributing to team a of 4-5 individuals supporting the operation of extrusion lamination manufacturing equipment. Maintaining a strong work ethic while demonstrating good communication skills are important to exceeding customer expectations, productivity standards, and personal career growth. Extrusion Utility Operators are expected to be able to independently prioritize their time and duties to contribute to the team running efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs duties in a manner that adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the training curriculum, learning new aspects of extrusion line operations while completing assigned duties required for operation.
• Maintain quality standards by reviewing product specifications and ensuring thorough completion of assigned production paperwork.
• Operate as a member of a larger team responsible for aspect of overall process. Team members will rely on attention to detail and proper communication to ensure entirety of process is safe and efficient.
• Exercise cautious approach to heavy equipment including use over overhead hoists.
• Completes tasks to ensure area around the machine is clean to GMP & Food Safety standards
• Visual acuity for identifying minor imperfections and material defects.
• Basic understanding of general tool usage including tape measurers, utility knives and screw drivers.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.