Extruder Assistant

Printpack•Villa Rica, GA

2d•$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. Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years. Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families. Some of their competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards. The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.” As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success. Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully…for you.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
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 in order to:
Ensure your own safety while operating the machine and that of those assisting with operations
Manage the duties of an assistant including, but not limited to:
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