Extruder Operator - Kirton in Newark on Trent

Extruder Operator - Kirton in Newark on Trent

Newark on Trent Full-Time On-site
Forterra Building Products

Contract Type: Permanent


We are looking for an enthusiastic Extruder Operator to join our Kirton Team.


About the role


The Extruder Operator is responsible for the supply of stains, removing waste and generally assisting the extrusion and setting team where required.


Key Responsibilities



  • Assist the I/C Extrusion in the task of setting the columns up.

  • Check that the correct stain jets are inserted as required make sheet and specification book

  • Ensure stain tubs and stain hoppers contain sufficient stain.

  • Remove any waste slugs until the I/C Extrusion declares the column presentable, ensuring best practices for manual handling are followed.

  • Ensure sand/stain chute does not run empty.

  • Check sand/stain tubs and if a tub is empty, replace it using overhead gantry crane.

  • Make up cutter wires for the Freymatic cutting table and maintain a suitable stock, ensuring eye protection is worn at all times during this operation.

  • Towards the end of the shift empty all waste tubs

  • On collection of Vehicle, carry out pre-start checks as per the manufacturers' recommendations and fill out daily logbook, reporting any defects to production foreman.

  • Ensure they are aware of all emergency procedures.

  • Drive Vehicle using best practice in accordance with the CTA or other recognised certificate/ qualification.

  • At all times, be aware of pedestrians and other traffic.

  • Stop the process at any time upon spotting malfunction, call for assistance if required in order to rectify

  • Report all health and safety concerns to shift supervisor, BST safety leader or management, depending on severity.


About you


Despite no formal academic qualifications or education being required, the individual requires a minimum of 3 months training period, in which they will be assessed and supervised by a competent operator and examined against a competency check sheet.


Training requirements for job role;



  • Company induction

  • Manual handling training

  • FLT (counterbalance) licence

  • COSHH Awareness training

  • Working at height awareness training

  • Gantry crane and slinging training

  • Fire awareness training

  • Dusk mask face fit training

  • Isolation/ lock off procedure training

  • Waste management awareness

  • Silica awareness training

  • Spill containment training

  • Control of vehicular movement training

  • Asbestos awareness training

  • IOSH Working

  • Mobile Phone Awareness


We don’t expect you to tick every box. If you bring the mindset, curiosity and drive to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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Extruder Operator - Kirton in Newark on Trent employer: Forterra Building Products

Forterra Building Products is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises health and safety while fostering employee growth through comprehensive training programmes. Located at the Kirton site, employees benefit from a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, making it a rewarding place to build a career in industrial cleaning and safety.

Forterra Building Products

Contact Details:

Forterra Building Products Recruitment Team