3rd Shift, Opr Sheet Extrusion-12753

The Coleman Company, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Operator Sheet Extrusion

Department: Wichita Plastics Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt

Prepared Date: February 2009

Updated: February 2026

Summary: Sets up, troubleshoots process and operate plastic extruder line equipment to produce quality plastic sheet.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•    Observes all Safety policies and procedures as outlined within Newell Brands’ Safety Excellence and Leadership  

   (SEAL) program.

•    Drive success through the Company’s Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous   

         improvement program.

•    Personally responsible for upholding the Newell Brands Values and the Code of Conduct.
•    Maintain a clean and orderly workstation for compliance with Newell Brands’ Housekeeping standards.
• Set-up sheet extrusion system, including extruder, extruder die, chill rolls, conveyors, slitting knives,   
• tension roll and shear
• Operate system in production
• Continually monitor equipment, gauges, material and makes adjustments to maintain quality parts
• Coordinates machine operation and parts orders with other operators, schedulers and supervision
• Operate thermo forming equipment as needed
• Completes forms and other paperwork
• Monitor and adjust material feed system
• Notifies supervision and maintenance of needed major repairs such as changing extruder feed screw,

   etc.

• Previous experience in physically demanding work in factory environment
• Must be able to work a weekend schedule as needed
• Keeps workstation in order
• Handles materials to and from workstation
• Change filters and lubricate extruder equipment as required
• Thoroughly cleans all extruder equipment
• Gets job instructions
• Observe all safety rules
• Maintains extruder supplies such as filter screens
• Assists in making repairs
• Makes minor repairs such as pump seals, polish dies, broken bolts, etc.
• Supports team objectives
• Other duties as assigned
• Must have ability to drive a forklift

Supervisory Responsibilities                                            

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies    

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; uses feedback to improve overall quality of finished product.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive work environment.  Interacts with fellow team members to build morale and maintain a sense of Coleman pride.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules.  Must be able to perform multiple tasks.

Qualifications To 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:  One-year prior experience preferred.  Prior sheet line experience and a high mechanical aptitude required.  Experience using micrometers and other measuring equipment required.   Experience in a Lean/5S environment preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions presented in English.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability: to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.                                                 

 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 stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Personal Protection Equipment

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Slip resistant, closed toe, closed heel and closed side shoes
• Specific job duties may require additional PPE