West Pharma Extruding Compounding Operator 

United States, North Carolina 

820393686

As entry level, duties will be performed under direction of trainer and supervisor. Extruding/Compounding Operator is to accurately and consistently prepare and convert weighted raw materials into mixed compounded materials from which our various products are produced and meet our customer specifications. Use quick thinking and confident to ensure consistent processing and foresight to know the next task required.

• Under direction of trainer, retrieve approved ingredients in preparation to make our various product formulations.
• Under direction of trainer, operates mixing equipment, extruder, cutter, calendar and other auxiliary equipment in forming, shaping and cutting mixed materials for further processing.
• Under direction of trainer, monitors dimensions by using measuring equipment and micrometer; monitors computer generated dimensions.
• Under direction of trainer, prepare, identify and deliver these approved ingredients to each area/stage of the production process.
• Under direction of trainer, assembly all required materials according to our specific product formulation using the area forklift or other material handling devices as required to assemble these items.
• Under direction of trainer, operate all required equipment to mix, form, shape and/or cut these prepared materials for further product processing.
• With direction from trainer, weigh up and document formulas that do not meet specifications and completes necessary QC, SPC and production forms.
• Load recipe and set up the extruders (Inner rings, Outer Rings, Ring Components) for items to be ran while maintaining the correct weight, length and width of stock.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot equipment related issues that are adversely affecting the unit’s production.
• After certified, operate forklift and other material handling devices as needed to bring totes of compounded materials to be extruded to the extrusion area.
• Keep the compounding area and all equipment in this area clean and in orderly condition.
• Keeps Compounding Supervisor informed of off-standard work and any unusual or unsafe conditions encountered.

• Ability to pass pre-employment testing is required.

• 0 - 3 Years of manufacturing experience.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• At a minimum, the following vision tests need to be passed: 20/30 vision at approximately 45 cm (18 inches) from eye, with or without correction lens and be able to differentiate colors.
• Be able to tolerate temperatures (250-350 degrees F) for short durations.
• Must also be able to tolerate industrial odors and smells on a frequent basis.