Extruder Assistant Operator — Summary of Job Description

Employer

• Company: BS Plastic Kft.

• Position: Extruder Assistant Operator

• Industry role: Plastic products machine operator

• Reports to: Primary Operator (Machinist I.)

• Has no direct subordinates

Main Responsibilities

Material Handling & Preparation

• Receive and inspect incoming materials

• Remove contaminated packaging before materials enter production

• Transport materials using a pallet jack

• Measure and prepare:

  • Raw materials

  • Additives

  • Masterbatches

• Mix materials manually or with a mixer when required

• Fill and refill storage containers

• Label prepared materials correctly

• Prepare paper cores:

  • Cut to size

  • Clean with alcohol wipes

  • Install on machine shafts

• Package and move leftover materials to warehouse transfer area

Production Support

• Assist the primary operator during machine setup and startup

• Take production samples for inspection

• Package finished rolls in PE film

• Attach printed labels after weighing

• Place rolls onto pallets

• Prepare finished pallets by:

  • Stretch wrapping

  • Applying tracking sheets

  • Adding protective coverings if needed

• Move completed pallets to handover area for warehouse pickup

Quality Control

• Perform regular product sampling:

  • Every roll if roll weight exceeds 150 kg

  • Every 3 hours for smaller rolls

• Report any quality issues or machine abnormalities immediately

Waste Management

• Collect empty bags and production scrap continuously

• Weigh production waste and setup scrap

• Sort and place waste into proper containers or BIG bags

Cleaning & Hygiene

• Clean machines before hygiene-sensitive production

• Document cleaning activities

• Keep work area clean throughout the shift

• Collect and dispose of trash around machines

Communication Duties

Reports To Primary Operator

• Product and waste quantities

• Product samples

• Quality or machine issues

Shift Handover

• Inform next assistant operator about remaining raw materials and mixtures

Employee Rights

• Safe and healthy working conditions

• Access to tools, documents, and information needed for work

• Ability to suggest quality improvements

Employee Obligations

• Arrive fit for work and on time

• Follow workplace safety and fire regulations

• Use tools properly and report damage

• Follow hygiene, food safety, quality, and environmental standards

• Report:

  • Injuries

  • Product safety concerns

  • Quality issues

  • Environmental risks

  • Illness or absences

• Handle equipment carefully

• Maintain confidentiality of company information

Key Responsibilities & Accountability

• Follow company procedures and regulations

• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time

• Detect, report, and document errors or problems promptly