Material Handler

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. Ensures proper width, gauge, length, tension, weight, and other properties; inspects for quality. Completes final packaging and labeling. Enters production data into the system.

• Operate machine to extrude thermoplastic materials and manufacture blown film according to specifications.
• Adjust controls regulating vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature; synchronize extrusion speed with pulling rolls.
• Review production orders and gather proper resins, colorants, and other materials; stage them for the extruder using lift trucks or 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, weight controls, or valves to obtain the specified dimensions.
• 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; complete packaging by placing the roll(s) onto a shipping pallet using a lift table, chain hoist, or similar mechanism.
• Relocate finished pallets to a holding area using an electric pallet jack, lift truck, or similar equipment.
• Complete production paperwork documenting product testing, gauge, size, weight, and other production statistics.
• May be assigned to cut roll cores for placement on winder spindles.

• High school diploma or equivalent training.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Forklift truck operation certification required.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off (starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees, may vary by location).
• Company‑paid holidays (starting at 8 days per year, may vary by location).
• 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 on hire date).

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