Senior Extrusion Operator – Manufacturing | Sunderland
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What's on Offer
Salary:
£34,369.22 per annum (including shift allowance)
Contract:
Permanent
Shift Pattern:
Continental shift pattern Days & Nights, 12 hour shifts
Holiday:
23.5 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to a maximum of 25.5 days
Location:
Sunderland
A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a skilled and dedicated
Senior Extrusion Operator
to join its high-performing production team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operator to build a long-term career within a fast-paced, safety-focused extrusion environment.
The Role
The Senior Extrusion Operator will play a key role in the setup, operation, and ongoing optimisation of
extrusion lines, drying and blending equipment, and offline granulation machinery. Working as part of a collaborative team, the successful candidate will ensure all products meet exacting quality standards, complete production documentation, and contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
This is a hands-on role that also involves supporting quality testing, training colleagues, and maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Set up, operate, and monitor extrusion, drying, blending, and granulation equipment
Ensure products consistently meet specifications, making real-time adjustments as needed
Complete production checks and documentation accurately
Wrap and prepare finished products for dispatch
Carry out and support quality tests and measurements
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and participate in hygiene audits
Promote and uphold safe working practices
Support and train other team members as required
Assist with pallet movement and other general duties
About You
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and reliable team player with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. They will demonstrate:
A good standard of general education with strong numeracy and literacy skills
At least 2 years' experience
in extrusion manufacturing or a similar production environment
Sound operational knowledge of extrusion processes and machine operation
Experience in continuous improvement initiatives and breakdown handling
A
current counterbalance forklift licence
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