Extruder Assistant

Printpack•Villa Rica, GA

3d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, is seeking a qualified candidate interested in Extruder Assistant at their VR1 facility located in Villa Rica, Georgia. Applicant must be willing to work any shift. This role involves assisting the Extrusion/Laminating line to ensure safety, manage duties of an assistant, prepare rolls for lamination, place and remove rolls from the machine, keep resins stocked, clean NIP rolls, perform daily housekeeping, remove and weigh waste, and make waste bales. The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment and embraces diversity. Printpack is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and offers reasonable accommodations for the application process.

Requirements

Ability to accurately read a tape measure
Ability to be self-directed and multitask
Ability to lead and manage the performance of others
Timeliness
Ability to obtain forklift license and operate forklift
Ability to use a computer
Ability to calculate/count

Responsibilities

Assist Extrusion/Laminating line
Ensure your own safety while operating the machine and that of those assisting with operations
Manage the duties of an assistant
Prepare printed rolls for lamination (primary unwind)
Prepare back stock rolls for lamination (secondary unwind)
Place rolls in machine and prepare for splicing (both unwinds)
Assist in removing rolls from rewind
Remove and weigh startup rolls at beginning of job
Keep box resins stocked and ensure wand is placed in resin
Clean NIP roll in machine during setup and downtime to prepare for startup
Perform daily housekeeping
Remove and weigh waste from both unwinds
Remove and weigh waste from rewind if necessary
Make waste bales when baler is full