6551 - Production - EXTC - EXTRUSION TECHNICIAN C

Pitt Plastics, Inc.; Frontenac (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

10 Paid Holidays

On-the-job training

Free Dr. Office On-Site

Job summary

Pitt Plastics, Inc. in Frontenac, Kansas is looking for an Extrusion Technician C. The role involves operating production lines, ensuring product quality, and maintenance of machinery.

The position offers a starting wage of $15 per hour with an additional $3 for perfect attendance during the 12am to 8am shift. Excellent benefits include paid holidays, on-the-job training, and an on-site doctor office twice a week.

Qualifications

• Willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours.
• Prefer previous experience with machines in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on production bags.
• Adjust production settings as necessary.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety guidelines.
• Assist co-workers and handle production materials.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Stress management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Extrusion Technician C

Position Objective: Production operators work on production lines to perform tasks related to manufacturing, packaging, and storing products. They operate and maintain machinery and equipment and may also supervise the production process and ensure product quality.

• Hiring for 12am to 8am shift
• Starting at $15.00 per hr. - earn $3.00 more per hour on 12am to 8am with perfect weekly attendance
• Excellent Benefits
• 10 Paid Holidays
• FREE Dr. Office On‑Site 2 days a week
• Steady and dependable work schedule
• On‑the‑job training provided

Qualifications

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non‑standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job‑related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Education – High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• Experience – Prefer previous work experience with machines in a manufacturing setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform proper quality bag checks
• Read production sheets and make adjustments as necessary on assigned lines.
• Make boxes if required, finish in a timely manner and keep the production line properly supplied.
• Keep color meters filled with proper material and empties color meter properly when changing colors.
• Uses quality stamp properly and consistently
• Stacks finished goods properly on pallets, places proper protective wrapping for storage and completes pallet tags
• Recording finished goods produced
• Ability to read production schedule.
• Maintains assigned work area and keeps it clean and orderly.
• Follows company safety guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Uses the correct tools for the job, i.e. safety knife/protective gloves.
• Shutting down machinery when necessary.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment; safety shoes, glasses and hearing protection.
• Maintains good attendance to work.
• Assists co‑workers when needed.

Work Environment Conditions Subjected to in This Position

• Ability to work in an environment that is extremely hot, humid in the summer months, and cold in the winter months.

Physical Activity Required for This Position

• Ability to quickly move your hand, your hands together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, lift, manipulate or assemble objects. (many duties require hand over hand movement) (frequently)
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands.
• Must be able to see in low light conditions, hear, and speak clearly.
• Ability to stand and change positions frequently over an eight‑hour period.
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. (Lifting requirements up to and including 50 lbs.) (frequently) Must be able to balance rolls of plastic up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and or legs. Must be able to reach and lift up to 50 lbs. above shoulders (frequently) reaching above head (occasionally), stooping (occasionally), twisting (occasionally), and bending at waist (occasionally).
• Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously to lift objects. (frequently)
• Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

Inteplast Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.