Extruder operator - Kitchener

Randstad Deutschland; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

4% vacation pay

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Randstad Canada seeks an Extruder Operator for a permanent night-shift role in a premier plastic manufacturing facility in Kitchener. The candidate will operate extrusion equipment, ensure quality and efficiency, and support process improvements.

Requirements include 1–2 years in extrusion or molding, forklift experience, ability to lift 25 kg, and comfortable with a smoke-free, respirator-required environment. Night shift and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of extruder or injection molding experience.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift operation experience.
• Must be clean-shaven for respirator seal.
• Able to stand 6-8 hours and lift 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion equipment following safety protocols.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and clean-downs during color/product changes.
• Set up and document SOCs for process stability.
• Perform on-line quality checks and record SPC data.
• Weigh and blend raw materials with high accuracy.
• Label finished goods and move them with a forklift.
• Complete production paperwork and report quality concerns.
• Sample finished products for QC testing.

Skills

Extruder operation

Troubleshooting

SPC data

Excel

Outlook

Word

Weighing

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Are you an Extruder Operator looking to take the next step in your career with a global leader within the Plastics industry? Randstad is currently seeking a dedicated Extruder Operator for a permanent position on the night shift at a premier plastic manufacturing facility in Kitchener. As an Extruder Operator, you will be a vital part of the production team, ensuring high-quality output and operational efficiency.

This Extruder Operator role offers a competitive 2026 hourly pay range of $29/hr along with enrollment in a Variable Compensation Bonus program. If you have a background in Manufacturing and possess the technical skills required for precision extrusion work, we want to hear from you.

As an Extruder Operator, you will work a stable sunday to Thursday 8 hour schedule. Please note that this facility is a strictly smoke-free environment, including during scheduled breaks. Additionally, due to safety protocols and the requirement to wear a respirator at times, all candidates must be clean-shaven.

The skills we are looking for:

• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting industrial extrusion machinery.
• Strong manual dexterity required for using hand tools and operating specialized equipment.
• Technical competence in recording and interpreting SPC (Statistical Process Control) data.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds as required throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail for weighing materials and documenting work orders.
• A healthy and positive attitude toward teamwork and management goals.

Advantages

• This is a permanent position, providing long-term career stability.
• Competitive hourly wage range of $29/hr.
• Eligibility for the 2026 Variable Compensation Bonus program.
• Consistent night shift schedule
• Opportunity to work in a modern, safety-conscious plastic manufacturing facility.
• A stable work environment with a focus on process optimization and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operating complex extrusion equipment and machinery according to established safety protocols.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and performing precise clean-downs during color or product changes.
• Setting up and documenting Standard Operating Conditions (SOCs) to ensure process stability.
• Performing on-line quality checks, including PPG and SPC recording, to maintain product standards.
• Weighing and blending raw materials with high accuracy to meet product specifications.
• Creating and applying product-specific, customer-specific, and GHS labels on finished goods packaging.
• Moving finished goods to the staging area using a forklift.
• Completing all production paperwork and work orders, highlighting any quality concerns to supervisors.
• Taking samples of finished products and delivering them to the QC Lab for testing.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of extruder or injection molding experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating a forklift.
• Must be clean-shaven to ensure a proper seal for mandatory respirator use.
• Ability to stand for 6-8 hours and perform repetitive lifting of 25 kg.
• Must have a good attendance record and a willingness to work flexible hours or overtime if needed.
• Commitment to a 100% smoke-free workplace (including breaks).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety policies and procedures within an industrial setting.

Perks of working with Randstad:

• Paid Weekly + 4% Vacation Pay Added
• We offer a competitive benefits package, available to you on your first day!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.