Manufacturing ​/ Production, Production Associate ​/ Production Line, Machine Operator

Alsip, United States | Posted on 02/10/2026

Bloom Search is hiring Lead Extrusion Operators, Alsip IL

Schedule

3 days, 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends (every other weekend off), 8pm-8am

$21-24/hr DOE, OT available! Bi-weekly pay

The Lead Operators will help train, mentor and provide hands‑on support in setting up, operating thermoplastic extruders and production equipment to convert plastic resins into blown film for flexible plastic sheeting, tubing or bags.

Performs manufacturing operations which will result in efficiently producing a flexible product on a timely basis that meets all the customer's product specifications.

• Reviews Production Order Form specifications to ensure the correct equipment, packaging supplies and raw materials are available to produce a product that meets the customer's specifications.
• Assists in performing equipment production setup under the direction of the Lead Operator or his designee. Set ups may include but are not limited to the following production equipment:
• Sets up and controls extruder, in line press, and separated bag machine, including the die and tower to set film dimension and thickness
• Perform quality checks

• A High school diploma or GED preferred
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in blown film manufacturing preferred or similar industry

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Bloom Search is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.