Day Shift Extrusion Technician

Pregis • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is hiring an Assistant Operator / Extrusion Technician for its Grand Rapids, Michigan location. The role supports the production team by assisting operators and technicians, handling finished products, performing basic quality tests, maintaining a clean work area, and completing end-of-shift paperwork for each line. The assistant follows safety procedures and BRC, GMP, and PPE policies to support compliance and a safe work environment.

The position includes packaging and quality-control tasks, monitoring and replenishing production materials, and supporting production startups, shutdowns, and line transitions. The schedule is 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Overtime is expected based on business demand.

Requirements

• High school diploma or credentialed equivalent.
• Ability to read a ruler, scale, and micrometer.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Problem-solving and analytical-thinking ability.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Customer/client focus and collaboration skills.
• Ability to read and write reports and procedures.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability to changing work environments and tasks.
• Commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds above the waist, move up and down several sets of stairs, and remain on one's feet for 12 hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• Experience with quality in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Adhere to BRC, GMP, and PPE policies.
• Sweep and organize the work area, dispose of waste properly, and maintain cleanliness throughout the shift.
• Perform basic product quality tests, record results accurately, report deviations, and assist with quality inspections and audits as directed.
• Read and understand work order packets to execute production tasks accurately.
• Verify equipment settings and parameters against setup guides and customer specifications.
• Perform roll changes on the winder according to production needs.
• Take samples and retain finished-product samples for quality control.
• Cut cores and prepare packaging supplies, labels, and packaging according to instructions.
• Handle and store finished products appropriately to prevent damage or contamination.
• Monitor material-shortage alarms and respond promptly to avoid production delays.
• Assist the operator with maintaining resin levels and manage resin supplies for continuous production.
• Support technicians with bubble-start procedures, including assisting with screen changes and die-lip cleaning as needed.
• Assist with shutdown procedures and end-of-run cleaning tasks.
• Assist with cutting out air and setting up treatments for production transitions.
• Complete all end-of-shift paperwork tasks for each line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED