Extruder Assistant

Printpack • Villa Rica, GA

14d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Printpack is seeking an Extruder Assistant for its VR2 facility in Villa Rica, Georgia. The role supports lamination operations by preparing rolls, assisting with machine setup and roll removal, handling resin and waste, and maintaining housekeeping. The schedule is a night shift from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on a 3/2 schedule. Pay is $18.14–$27.20 per hour depending on experience, with an additional $2.50 per hour night shift premium.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience operating a machine is preferred.
• For internal candidates: last performance review rated “Performer” or higher.
• For internal candidates: no disciplinary actions beyond a written warning within the past 120 days.
• For internal candidates: must have been in the current position for at least 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare printed rolls for lamination (primary unwind).
• Prepare back stock rolls for lamination (secondary unwind).
• Place rolls in the machine and prepare for splicing on both unwinds.
• Assist in removing rolls from rewind.
• Remove and weigh startup rolls at the beginning of a job.
• Keep box resins stocked and ensure the wand is placed in resin.
• Clean the NIP roll in the 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 the baler is full.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Hourly bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Annual reviews with a potential for a pay rate increase.
• Up to $120 for steel-toed shoes.
• Up to $135 for uniforms.
• Up to $125 for prescription safety glasses.
• Overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed