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What You’ll Do
- Safely operate and monitor blown-film extrusion equipment to meet production, quality, and efficiency requirements.
- Follow work orders, production specifications, and established operating procedures, ensuring the correct materials and supplies are available for each job.
- Perform equipment checks, basic troubleshooting, and routine operator maintenance to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
- Complete in-process quality checks and make adjustments as required to maintain product specifications.
- Follow all safety, food safety, quality, and housekeeping standards, including hazard assessments, critical control points, and other required procedures.
- Work closely with experienced operators, maintenance, quality, and other team members to resolve issues and keep production moving.
- Build your knowledge of extrusion processes, equipment, materials, and troubleshooting through hands-on training and coaching.
- Take an active role in learning new skills and progressing through the extrusion operator career path.
This position operates on a 12-hour rotating continental shift schedule , alternating between:
- Day Shift: 5:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Night Shift: 5:30 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.
Physical Requirements: This is a hands-on manufacturing role that requires prolonged periods of standing and walking, as well as the ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Why You’ll Like This Opportunity
- Build a career, not just a job. This role is part of a structured career progression path, with opportunities to develop your skills and advance into higher-skilled and higher-paid positions.
- Learn from experienced operators. Gain practical, hands-on knowledge from people who understand the equipment and the process.
- Develop technical skills. Learn extrusion processes, equipment operation, troubleshooting, quality, and manufacturing fundamentals that can support your long-term career.
- Be part of a growing operation. Join a team where your development and contributions can make a difference.
- Work as part of a team. Collaborate with operators, maintenance, quality, and leadership to solve problems and achieve production goals.
We’re looking for people who are motivated to learn, willing to work hands-on, and interested in building a career in manufacturing.
You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:
- Are eager to learn and develop new technical skills.
- Take pride in doing quality work and following processes.
- Put safety and food safety first.
- Are a dependable team player who is willing to help others and learn from experienced team members.
- Enjoy solving problems and figuring out how things work.
- Are open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
- Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Preferred
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Preferred
- 2 years: Manufacturing experience required (blown film packaging experience preferred but not necessary)
