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Employer: Mid-South Extrusion

Title: Extruder Apprentice

Reports to: Senior Lead Operator/Supervisor

Department: Production

Classification: Hourly - Non-Exempt

Division: Operations

Summary/Objective:

The major function of the Extruder Apprentice is to prepare the finished rolls of film for shipment according to order instruction.

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.

Essential Functions:

One must be able to read a production work order to determine the needs for the product that is being manufactured.

Must be able to drive a forklift and know the safety requirements when doing so:

• 1. Seat belts must be worn at all times when operating equipment
• 2. Horns must be sounded at all crossings and blind spots
• 3. Forks must be kept close to the ground when driving without a load
• 4. Pace of the lift must be at the same as a brisk walk
• 5. Load being lifted must not exceed load capacity of the lift.
• 6.  When transporting a load that impairs the drivers forward vision the lift must be driven in reverse giving the driver clear vision in his direction of travel.
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Must know how to safely make a complete roll change and everything in between:

• 1. How to load a shaft into the winder.
• 2. How to install a core on to the shaft.
• 3. How to set the core into proper position on the shaft.
• a. How to apply the proper amount of air into the shaft to properly secure the core into position.
• b. How to apply tape or glue to the core when required.
• c. What is static pinning and when to use it.
• 4. What to do if the film does not wrap onto the core.
• 5. How to cycle the winder.
• 6. How to cut the film over when required.
• 7. How to pull, label, and retain samples for the lab when required.
• 8. How to weigh the rolls in accordance with our roll weighing procedure:
• a. Weigh every roll that exceeds 14” in diameter; and
• b. One roll per packaged layer should be weighed for all others.
• 9. Ability to verify roll weights are within stated tolerances per the engineering.
• 10. How to wrap rolls in paper or poly when required.
• 11. How to apply roll headers and footers when required.
• 12. How to log roll data onto the production tally.
• 13. Must know how to completely fill out production tally sheet and record production data on it.
• 14. How to enter roll data into Vantage.
• 15. How to band pallets in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• 16. How to stretch wrap pallets.
• 17. How to transport and stage pallets once completed.
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Must keep work area clean and organized:

• 1. Pallets stacked neatly
• 2. Cores stacked neatly
• 3. Trash, plastic scraps, strapping scraps, cups, etc. must be picked up as it is created,
• 4. Areas surrounding the lines must be swept up daily; and
• 5. Workstations must be kept clean and organized.
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Must know how to bale, weigh, and label scrap properly.

Must know how to safely cut down scrap rolls:

• 1. Always wear a cut proof glove on your non-cutting hand; and
• 2. Always cut away from your body. You must conform with PPE requirements and Safety Rules.
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PPE Requirements and Safety Rules:

• 1. Eye protection is required anywhere in the plant.
• 2. Hearing protection is required when crossing the blue lines that are painted on the floor, heading towards the machines.
• 3. Safety toed shoes or boots are required everywhere in the plant.
• 4. Cut gloves are required to be worn on the opposite hand you use to hold a knife when cutting.
• 5. Maximum weight allowed to be lifted by one person is 80 pounds.  Anything heavier requires the aid from another person, forklift, big Joe or roll handlers.
• 6. Face shields are required to be worn anytime you are over the die during start up.
• 7. Each machine is equipped with multiple safety switches and devices.  Although the features are not the same for each machine, they all have safety devices in place to protect you from        injury. These include pressure sensitive mats, light curtains, pull cords and emergency stop buttons.
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Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies: 

     1. Ability to safely splice over onto a new roll.

     2. Ability to use banding equipment to prepare finished goods for safe shipment.

     3. Ability to stand on feet for multiple hours at a time.

     4. Ability to read a tape measure to the nearest 1/8”.

     5. Ability to use a hand scanner.

     6. Ability to accurately remember multi-digit number sequence and key into roll master system.

     7. Ability to perform basic math skills; add, subtract, multiply, and simple division.

     8. Ability to safely operate a forklift in tight spaces.

     9. Ability to put a core onto a shaft and set it in to the proper position.

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 and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. 

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 wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations can be made for Qualified ADA disabilities if they assist in enabling the employee to perform the essential functions and duties of this position.

*Mid-South is an equal opportunities employer. We want applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply:  Contact Lisa C. Shore, SHRM-CP via email at lshore@midsouthextrusion.com.

Employer: Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana

Title: Director of Human Resources

Job Summary:

To facilitate human resources and benefits administration.

Core Values: 

The job incumbent will be expected to operate in line with our core values which are:

 - Integrity: honest, transparent, and trustworthy

- Collaboration: respectfully working together to serve our communities

- Excellence: always improving to go beyond what is expected

- Knowledge: seeking understanding to develop personally and professionally

- Accountability: willingness to accept responsibility

Essential Functions:

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- Participate in the Children’s Coalition CORE leadership team in order to drive agency-wide policy and strategic direction decisions.

- Provide leadership and direction in alignment with the Children’s Coalition larger strategic vision and goals, engendering core values throughout the organization

Employee Relations

- Consult, provide guidance and make recommendations on corrective and/or disciplinary actions related to employee conduct and/or performance issues

- Serve as primary contact person for organization-wide communication

- Serve as primary contact for employees for questions regarding organizational policies and procedures

- Conduct investigations related to alleged discrimination, harassment, retaliation and employee grievances

- Recommend and develop new approaches, policies, and procedures to deliver ongoing improvement in efficiency of human resources practices

Compliance

- Ensure compliance with all federal, state and organizational human resources policies and procedures

- Maintain awareness of the legal requirements set forth by governmental agencies.

- Post notices and maintains up to date postings as required by law

- Prepare reports for various governmental agencies as requested. 

Recruitment

- Assist with drafting job descriptions, serve as initial point of contact, and research salary comparisons of positions

- Develop and post job vacancies

- Develop network of recruitment sources

- Consult with hiring managers on recruitment and interview process

- Coordinate interview process to fill vacant positions

- Conduct onboarding of new employees

Retention

- Serve as employee benefits and retirement benefits administrator including initial enrollments, open enrollment, and changes throughout the year

- Collaborate with insurance broker for analysis, review, and renewal of employee benefits

- Provide guidance and consultation to employees and management regarding employee benefits

- Serve as HRIS administrator by entering and updating employee information in HRIS

- Develop and run reports in HRIS to analyze data and make recommendations regarding operations

- Collaborate with CFO for payroll processing  

- Lead organizational culture projects, such as developing climate surveys, analyzing data and developing and implementing of action plans

- Develop and coordinate professional development opportunities for staff

- Other duties as assigned; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:   

- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field.

- Minimum of five years’ experience in human resources work.

- For positions that require driving on a regular basis: 

- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana insurance carrier and have a Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to Children’s Coalition.

Working conditions: 

- Work is typically in an office setting.  

- Work hours are typically during normal business hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.  Some evening and weekend work may be required for events. 

- Noise level in work environment may be low to moderate. 

- Travel by car, bus, airplane or train may be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties carried out at distant locations in and out of state and in some         cases where overnight travel may be required.

Physical requirements:   

- May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.

Reasonable Accommodations:

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Apply for Director of Human Resources using the link below: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=b7ee0c83-118b-4986-a610-2c1102131238&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=443608&lang=en_US&source=CC4

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