Extruder Operator

Altium Packaging•Reidsville, NC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Extruder Operator / Prisma Sorting Operator operates, monitors, and maintains recycling process equipment, including Prisma optical sorting systems and plastic extrusion equipment. The role supports material quality, production efficiency, safety compliance, and accurate documentation throughout the recycling process. Work is at 606b Walters Street, Reidsville, North Carolina 27320, on a 12-hour C shift. The operator sets up, starts, operates, and shuts down recycling extruders; monitors process conditions and product quality; makes adjustments to meet production and quality targets; and performs changeovers and startup purges. The role also involves inspecting materials and finished products, recording production and quality information, verifying incoming materials, segregating non-conforming material, and supporting efforts to reduce contamination and waste. The position requires following safety procedures, using required personal protective equipment, following Lockout/Tagout procedures before servicing equipment, reporting safety concerns and incidents, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
1–3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Ability to recommend process improvements.
Commitment to safe work practices.
Solid English language skills.
Desire to learn.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Set up, start up, operate, and shut down recycling extruders according to standard operating procedures.
Monitor temperatures, pressures, melt quality, throughput rates, and pellet quality.
Adjust processes to maintain production and quality targets.
Perform material changeovers and startup purges.
Inspect pellets and finished products for quality defects.
Record production data, downtime, quality checks, and material usage.
Verify that incoming material meets processing requirements.
Conduct routine quality checks and document results.
Segregate non-conforming material and notify supervision.
Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce contamination and waste.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety footwear.
Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures before servicing equipment.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.