Production Operator

Job Summary

Operates extrusion equipment to produce rolls of plastic film. Sets up and adjusts equipment per specifications, feeds film through a series of rollers and secondary equipment to winders, and ensures proper width, gauge, length, tension, weight, and other properties. Inspects for quality, completes final packaging and labeling, and enters production data in the system.

• Operate the machine to extrude thermoplastic materials and manufacture blown (packaging) film according to specifications.
• Adjust controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature; synchronize the speed of extrusion with pulling rolls.
• Review the production order and gather proper resins, colorants, and other related materials staged to supply the extruder using a lift truck vehicle and/or coupling designated hoses.
• Examine extruded product for defects such as wrinkles, bubbles, and splits; adjust equipment to improve quality.
• Measure extruded articles for conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; adjust speed and weight controls or turn valves as necessary.
• Test physical properties of the product with dimension testers and perform visual inspections.
• Reel extruded product into rolls of specified length and weight.
• Remove finished rolls from the winder and complete packaging by placing the roll(s) on a shipping pallet using a lift table, chain hoist, or similar mechanism.
• Relocate finished pallets to the holding area using an electric pallet jack, lift truck, or similar equipment.
• Complete production paperwork documenting product testing, gauge, size, weight, or other production statistics.
• May be assigned to cut roll cores placed on winder spindles.

• High school diploma or equivalent training.
• Minimum two years of manufacturing experience.
• May be required to operate a forklift truck vehicle requiring certification.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees.
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year.
• Well‑being programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).

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