Day Shift Extrusion Technician

Pregis•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Assistant Operator / Extrusion Technician supports the production team by assisting with production tasks, maintaining a clean work environment, handling finished products, conducting basic quality tests, and helping operators and technicians. Duties include cutting out air, setting up treatments, and completing end-of-shift paperwork for each line. The role requires following BRC, GMP, PPE, and safety policies. This is a full-time day-shift position in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a 5:45 AM–6:00 PM rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Overtime is expected based on business demand.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent credential.
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 skills.
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.
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 preferred.
Experience with quality in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Team-leading or coaching experience in quality-related scenarios.

Responsibilities

Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
Comply with 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, accurately record results, report deviations, and assist with quality inspections and audits as directed.
Read and understand work order packets and 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, prepare packaging supplies, prepare labels, and follow finished-product packaging instructions.
Handle and store finished products to prevent damage or contamination.
Monitor machine material-shortage alarms and respond promptly.
Assist the operator with maintaining resin levels and manage resin supplies to support continuous production.
Support technicians with bubble-start procedures, including assisting with screen changes and die-lip cleaning as needed.
Assist with shutdown procedures and cleaning at the end of production runs.
Assist with cutting out air and setting up treatments as needed for production transitions.
Complete all end-of-shift paperwork tasks for each line before the end of the shift.