Extrusion Technician - Day Shift

Pregis • Anderson, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Extrusion Technicians are responsible for all aspects of production from start to finish. This includes maintaining a clean and safe operating environment, preparing for changeovers, testing product quality, efficiently operating machines, planning materials for production, and immediately reporting any concerns/issues with safety, machines, or quality to the appropriate individual. Compensation for this position will be based on skill, and many advancement opportunities will be available, including opportunities within and outside of the Production Department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years’ manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Able to work any 12-hour shift.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures and policies.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures established by the company.
• Immediately report any safety concerns/issues to the appropriate individual.
• Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined at Pregis Films.
• Perform all aspects of the position to the highest quality.
• Report any non-conformance to Supervisor immediately.
• Know all quality standards and expectations of the position and if not sure, ask the supervisor before continuing.
• Constant standing/walking
• Frequent sitting
• Frequent stooping/squatting
• Frequent kneeling/crawling/bending
• Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying of 30-50lbs. for up to 100 feet
• Frequent reaching high, low, and out
• Frequent stair climbing
• Frequent typing/keyboarding
• Repetitive and frequent use of wrist/hand/fingers
• Good correctable visual acuity with both eyes
• Good visual perception of color, depth, and fields
• Good reading and writing abilities
• Required forklift driving
• Good hearing with both ears
• Good use of hands/feet

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of resins and their properties preferred.
• Extrusion, W&H Film lines experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate extrusion lines and support high-quality product.
• Reviews order specifications to ensure the correct packaging supplies and raw materials are available to produce a product that meets the customer's specifications.
• Observes and checks finished film coming off the production lines and takes immediate corrective action to eliminate the causes of a sub-standard product.
• Remove and package finished rolls from machine.
• Monitors equipment to ensure it is operating properly and under supervision of the Lead Operator performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Complete daily production paperwork and troubleshoot stoppages and breakdowns.
• Under the direction of the Lead Operator may train team members correct operating procedures, safety, and quality policy procedures.
• Learn and comprehend all equipment so adjustments can be made if/when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED