Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Department: Extrusion
Reporting to: Extrusion Team Leader
Salary: £32,524.42 per annum (including shift allowance)
Hours: Continental shift pattern – 42 hours per week
A well‑established manufacturing operation in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear is seeking an experienced Extrusion Operator to join its extrusion team. The role involves working within a fast‑paced production environment, setting up and operating extrusion lines, drying and blending equipment, and supporting offline granulation processes.
- Set up, operate and tend high‑speed extrusion lines, drying and blending equipment
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Monitor and maintain product specifications, making online adjustments where required
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Carry out production and quality checks in line with specifications
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Complete all quality tests and measurements accurately
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Wrap, label and despatch finished product
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Accurately complete all production and quality documentation
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Support the Shift Team Leader in daily operational activities
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Move pallets and materials safely as required
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Maintain high standards of housekeeping across production and associated areas
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Participate in hygiene audits and continuous improvement initiatives
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Promote and maintain safe, healthy and hygienic working practices at all times
Qualifications & Skills
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Good standard of general education
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Strong numeracy and literacy skills
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Current counterbalance forklift licence
Experience
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an extrusion manufacturing environment
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Experience of machine operation and basic fault‑finding or breakdown support
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Working knowledge of extrusion processes and continuous improvement principles
Behavioural Competencies
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Strong team‑working approach
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Positive and proactive attitude
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Willingness to learn and develop skills
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Good interpersonal and communication skills
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Respectful and collaborative with colleagues
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Recognises and values others’ contributions and achievements
- Competitive salary of £32,524.42 including shift allowance
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Continental shift pattern averaging 42 hours per week
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Stable, long‑term opportunity within a manufacturing environment
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Team‑focused and safety‑driven workplace
