Extruder Operator; 2nd Shift Mon - Fri

Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have succeeded since 1972: friendly and genuine connections, resourcefulness, collaboration, customer focus, and dependable action.

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The Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up jobs on the extruder. This includes changing the die set, putting on deckles, setting gaps on rollers, filling the extruder with materials, and maintaining the extruder to produce rolls of plastic to be sold or used in production. All work is performed in a climate-controlled environment.

You may enjoy this role if you:

• Are a self‑motivated problem solver
• Enjoy using hand tools

• Monitoring and troubleshooting any problem with the extruder.
• Overseeing each job that runs and ensuring each job is completed.
• Completing required paperwork regarding equipment maintenance, job setup, and quality standards.
• Changing the rolls on the extruder, using a hoist to lift and carry the roll to the skid.
• Performing maintenance activities on the extruder.
• Helping with other tasks within the department.
• Following good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
• Working independently and exercising sound technical judgment without extensive managerial direction.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Attention to detail.
• Dexterity and the ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Proficiency in English.
• Prior extrusion experience.

• Frequent lifting of 15–25 lbs, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, or more than 50 lbs requires a team lift.
• Frequent repetitive tasks with upper extremities.
• Prolonged periods of standing on a concrete floor.
• Ability to correctly wear and use personal protective equipment, including long sleeves as required.
• Frequent climbing steps and/or ladders while working on elevated platforms.
• Work involves exposure to high temperatures within a climate-controlled environment.

Plastic Ingenuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us.

Shift: Mon – Fri 2:15 PM – 10:30 PM. To ensure excellent training in preparation for success in your new position, you must be able to train on 1st shift for up to one month.