Extrusion Operator 2nd & 3rd shifts (Plastic Production)

WMC LLC • Greenville, MI

4d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

West Michigan Compounding (WMC) is a growing leader in the plastics industry with over 20 years of experience. We are seeking motivated Extrusion Operators for our 2nd and 3rd shift teams. WMC values its employees, fostering a collaborative environment with opportunities for learning, skill development, and career advancement, including promotion from within. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package after 60 days of full-time employment, and a positive work culture. WMC has been recognized as Plastics News "Best Places to Work 2026".

Requirements

• Ability to lift 55lb bags of material.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Understanding of WMC Health & Safety Practices.

Nice To Haves

• Eagerness to learn.
• Initiative.
• Desire to grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates, and tends machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials.
• Transfers material to and from the department.
• Adheres to WMC’s quality management system.
• Follows the WMC production process sheet for order of production.
• Loads materials into extruder, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates. Keeps machines full of material at all times.
• Lifts 55lb bags of material to fill hoppers.
• Tears down and disposes of empty or damaged boxes.
• Starts metering pumps and observing the operation of machines and equipment to ensure the continuous flow of filaments extruded through the die and to detect processing defects.
• Moves controls to activate and adjust the extruder.
• Presses buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
• Observes machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged pelletizer and pipes.
• Records details of machine malfunctions.
• Notifies other workers of defects and directs them to adjust the extruder.
• Removes excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
• Removes polymer deposits from equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
• Observes flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
• Performs quality checks on all skids to be used for the finished product.
• Assembles new boxes on top of skids and places at the end of the production line.
• Operates forklift to move pallets throughout the production floor.
• Verifies box weight and adds additional material or removes material to receive accurate weight.
• Performs test of Ash, Gardner, Moisture, Durometer, Specific Gravity, Melt Flow, and Notched Izod when necessary and records results as needed.
• Operates an injection mold machine to shoot test specimens.
• Completes hourly read sheets and records test results.
• Cleans and maintains extruder.
• Maintains clean work area. Puts away product when complete. Sweeps excess product off the work floor.
• Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices. Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions. Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive shift premiums and pay
• Team incentives of up to $200 per week
• Individual financial incentives
• PTO
• 401k
• Employee Appreciation Activities: Food Trucks, Holiday Party, Summer Picnic, Potlucks

What This Job Offers

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