Extrusion Assistant Operator (Continental Night Shift 6PM-6AM

Marysville, MI, USA

Posted Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Pregis is a global packaging company focused on providing sustainable, customer‑centric solutions.

Job Title:

Extrusion Assistant Operator/Winder

Classification:
Hourly

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

Department:
Extrusion

Responsible for assisting in the operation of assigned converting machine(s) ensuring product adheres to company standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

• Support, demonstrate, and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus, and innovation.
• Adhere to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations, including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping throughout the shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.
• Perform physical and visual inspection of product to prevent non‑conforming goods.
• Promptly report all quality defects to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain appropriate levels of production supplies/materials to ensure minimal downtime for the next shift.
• Continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and quality are maintained.
• Meet or exceed production rates while minimizing waste and meeting all customer requirements.
• Focus on downstream winder, ensuring that product is allocated properly.
• Occasionally assist the operator with entering production reporting data into the machine computer accurately.
• Separate scrap by color coding appropriately.
• Operate core cutting machine, vacuum lift, and pallet jack.
• Acquire knowledge and skills of Machine Operator to better assist and troubleshoot when needed.
• Attend meetings and complete safety trainings as required.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Request reasonable accommodations if needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

• Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Promote a positive teamwork culture.
• Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully, including during shift transition.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, follow standardized work instructions, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Tolerance for high humidity environments (up to 80%).

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75% of shift.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs).
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice‑assisted as needed.

• Full time
• Shift work (Continental Shift, 2‑Week Cycle, 12‑Hour Shifts 6PM‑6AM)

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.