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How you’ll perform the role.

Beginning as an Extrusion Operator Trainee, you will learn the basics. Then you will begin to understand the production systems we use, learn about film quality and food quality, resins, customer specifications, packaging, and many more critical items on your way to becoming a successful Operator.  Items include but are not limited to: 

• Reviews production orders and stages all raw materials.
• Removes finished good from production area and prepares/packages and palletizes film rolls according to order specification.
• Completes/inspects/labels finished goods, WIP, and scrap requirements as specified.
• Completes inventory processing to account for finished goods, WIP, raw materials, packaging supplies and scrap materials.
• Enters work order data/move tickets into production system via scan, data entry, or similar means.
• Ensures finished goods packaging is free of defects and meets shipping requirements.
• Operate robotic film line as needed and fill in for breaks.
• This is a multi-task position job where you will learn several activities.

What we need from you. 

• Basic math and measurement taking skills.
• Good computer aptitude and experience.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts and provide overtime coverage for off shift when needed.  36/48 hour bi-weekly work weeks.
• Be able to perform basic visual quality inspections on products.
• Desire an assignment that keeps you busy, is less repetitive, and requires your engagement and team work.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two+ years  manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts and provide overtime coverage for off shift when needed. Swing shift work schedule.
• Prior fork lift certification preferred.

What’s in it for you.

Starting rate up to $19.55.  Step increases as you learn. 

Swing shift schedule.

Awesome benefits after only 30 days (medical, dental, vision). 

Annual raises. Bi-annual bonus!