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Extrusion Operator
mpact Plastics is seeking Extrusion Operators to join our manufacturing team at our Hamlet, NC facility.
Extrusion Operators are responsible for efficiently operating extrusion equipment while maintaining production standards established by our employee handbook, quality manual, work instructions, and customer-defined job specifications. Operators are accountable for safety, quality, and production output and report directly to the Supervisor.
We are proud to offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Excellent training
- Great team-oriented work environment
- Growth opportunities
**No work visa sponsorship available.
Responsibilities
- Make safety the number one priority and take immediate action to prevent or correct unsafe operating conditions.
- Ensure products are manufactured according to agreed-upon customer specifications.
- Work closely with Extrusion Helpers and direct daily line activities.
- Review production schedules and individual orders before the start of each shift for job-specific instructions.
- Ensure general, special, and packaging instructions are accurately followed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Clean filters and change sheet-slitting blades according to work instructions to minimize dust contamination.
- Set up extrusion equipment in compliance with established job sheets and good manufacturing practices.
- Generate production run sheets for each job.
- Monitor raw materials, including color, additives, and base resin, throughout production runs.
- Monitor product quality and take appropriate corrective action to address sheet defects.
- Maintain accurate production records, including setup information, run quantities, and scrap quantities.
Requirements
- Manufacturing experience highly desired; extrusion experience is a plus, with multilayer extrusion experience strongly preferred.
- High school diploma; technical education preferred.
- Strong math and reading skills.
- Ability to use and read tape measures, micrometers, and calipers.
- Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong punctuality and attendance.
- Positive attitude and willingness to follow instructions.
