Extruder Operator - Plastics Recycling, Day Shift

Efs-plastics Inc.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Industry benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

EFS-Plastics Alberta Inc. in Lethbridge, AB is seeking an Extruder Operator to join our manufacturing team. This full-time role supports our plastic recycling operations, running extruders, performing quality tests, and maintaining a clean, safe plant floor.

The position reports to the Plant Manager and requires reliability, willingness to learn, and the ability to handle daily tasks with attention to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or industrial setting is required.
• Mechanical, equipment and process knowledge is important.
• Forklift, Health & Safety, and First Aid certificates are beneficial.
• Positive attitude and engaged in work are needed.
• Open to daily feedback on performance.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality are expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and run extruders efficiently and safely.
• Perform quality testing using provided measuring tools and in-house training on testing machinery.
• Daily housekeeping of plant floor to maintain safe, organized conditions.
• Monitor fully automated extrusion processing lines.
• Perform frequent quality checks on products.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects.
• Assist with some mechanical repairs.
• Maintain working area to safety and housekeeping standards.
• Notify shift lead or management of equipment issues.
• Assist in training new operators.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical knowledge

Forklift certificate

Health & Safety certificate

First Aid certificate

Positive attitude

Plan and organize tasks

Reliability and punctuality

Tools

Forklift

Health & Safety

First Aid

Job description

EFS-Plastics Alberta Inc. in Lethbridge, AB is seeking an Extruder Operator to join our manufacturing team. This full-time role supports our plastic recycling operations, running extruders, performing quality tests, and maintaining a clean, safe plant floor.

The position reports to the Plant Manager and requires reliability, willingness to learn, and the ability to handle daily tasks with attention to safety and quality.