Poly-Wood LLC-posted 18 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Syracuse, IN
1,001-5,000 employees

Jumpstart Your Career in Extrusion – No Experience Needed! Have a great attitude and a willingness to learn? We’ve got you covered.POLYWOOD® offers exciting on-the-job training in Extrusion, so you can earn while you learn valuable skills.No experience? No problem. If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to invest in your success! Apply today! Extrusion Lumber - Explore the impact of your work in every product we create. HELP BUILD PRODUCTS THAT ARE STRONG, SUSTAINABLE, AND BUILT TO LAST. POLYWOOD® is looking for team members to join our Extrusion Department, where we create the HDPE lumber that fuels our entire production process. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands on work, values precision, and wants to grow technical skills while contributing to a safe, supportive, and high performing manufacturing environment. At POLYWOOD®, we design and build outdoor furniture that brings people together and stands the test of time. We do this using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD® lumber made from recycled plastics. But the strength of our products starts with the strength of our people. This role is essential in producing the high quality materials that allow every department to build, ship, and innovate our furniture. By supporting production excellence and safety, you help ensure our teams can do their best work in an environment where people and quality come first. Check out this video – Genuine POLYWOOD® If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d love to meet you. Apply today! POLYWOOD® is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD® evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

  • Operate and monitor extrusion equipment, including a 14 foot screw that melts HDPE plastic pellets, color chips, regrind, and recycled materials at 350 degrees
  • Ensure proper pressurization of melted material into dies to achieve accurate shape and size
  • Guide extruded lumber through 100 feet of water to complete the cooling process
  • Oversee automated saw operations to cut lumber to correct lengths
  • Inspect and stack materials on wood skids for transportation into production
  • Record daily output by weighing, counting, and logging lumber and scrap
  • Attach identifying tags or labels to materials and maintain proper documentation
  • Build and repair skids to support safe storage and movement of materials
  • Operate industrial trucks to load, transport, and organize materials
  • Perform routine equipment checks and keep work areas clean and organized
  • Replace fuel containers in power lift trucks as needed
  • Complete end of shift tasks and prepare the area for the next production cycle
  • Experience in extrusion, CNC machining, sawmill operation, or other manufacturing roles
  • Ability to operate tools such as calipers, CNC equipment, extruders, and saws
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality materials
  • Knowledge of safety best practices and willingness to follow all safety procedures
  • Ability to troubleshoot machine issues and adapt in a fast paced environment
  • Dependability, consistent attendance, and a strong work ethic
  • Professionalism, teamwork, and respect for others
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving
  • Prior experience with extrusion systems or high temperature production equipment
  • Experience operating forklifts or other industrial vehicles
  • Knowledge of material handling processes or production flow
  • Familiarity with measuring devices or quality inspection tools
  • Full-Time Work in Peak Season: 40 hours per week during January 2026 through Summer 2026.
  • 0 hours per week in the Off-Season (Fall and Winter).
  • Holiday Pay for Memorial Day and Independence Day.
  • Annual merit increase in your hourly pay rate every year you return.
  • $500 Bonus on your first paycheck of the season to celebrate your return.
  • $500 Bonus on your fourth paycheck to end the month on a high note.
  • $1,000 Bonus on your last paycheck of the Peak Season to ease the transition into the Off-Season.
  • Available to employees who start before May 1st.
  • During Peak Season: Full suite of benefits.
  • During Off-Season: Continued access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) eligibility, with contributions resuming as soon as you return.
  • Free gym membership to our local gym partner(s). Varies by location.
  • Merit increases, career development, and leadership pathways.
  • Invitations to employee events and opportunities to connect with the team year-round.
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service