Extrusion Operator

**Overview**

Shalam Thermoforming UK Ltd are looking to recruit an Extrusion Operator to join their team. The Extrusion Operator works as part of a team to set up and operate fast moving extrusion lines, drying and blending equipment and offline granulation. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and safely. You will be able to develop your own skills and gain experience working for a well-established and growing business, with a great team to offer support and guidance.

**Key responsibilities**
- Set up, operate, and tend to extrusion lines, drying & blending equipment
- Monitor and maintain product specifications, carrying out online adjustments as required
- Carry out checks relevant to production specifications
- Wrap & despatch finished product
- Accurately complete all production paperwork
- Support the shift Team leader & carry out all quality tests / measurements
- Movement of pallets as required
- General housekeeping duties
- Participation in hygiene audits
- Promote and maintain safe working practices
- Maintain a good standard of housekeeping, keep production and associated areas in a safe, healthy and hygienic manner

**The successful applicant will follow a continental shift pattern for this role.**

**Knowledge / experience**
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience within Extrusion is desirable
- Working as a team player
- High level of quality control and attention to detail.
- Awareness of Health and Safety

**The successful applicant will initially begin working at our Chester Le Street site and will then relocate to our new Sunderland site in 2025**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,791.49 per year

Application question(s):

- Are you able to commit to a continental shift pattern?
- Able to initially work at our site in Chester Le Street and happy to relocate to our new site in Sunderland in 2025?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person