Day Shift Extrusion Tech: Fast-Paced, Quality-Driven

Pregis Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis Corporation in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an Assistant Operator / Extrusion Technician for the day shift. The role focuses on supporting the production team with administrative tasks, maintaining a clean environment, and assisting with various extrusion tasks to ensure smooth line operation.

You will perform basic quality tests, follow safety procedures, and help with setup, packaging, and line maintenance to maintain continuous production and compliance with GMP/PPE standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in science-related field preferred.
• Experience with quality in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Adhere to BRC, GMP, and PPE policies and ensure compliance.
• Sweep and organize the work area for cleanliness and safety.
• Dispose of waste materials properly and maintain standards.
• Perform basic quality tests on products using specified equipment.
• Record test results and report deviations to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with quality control inspections and audits as directed.
• Read and understand work orders to execute production tasks accurately.
• Verify equipment settings align with setup guides and customer specs.
• Perform roll changes on the winder as needed.
• Take samples for quality control and retain finished products.
• Cut cores and prep packaging supplies for finished products.
• Prepare labels and follow packaging instructions.
• Monitor material shortage alarms and prevent delays.
• Assist with resin level management and line operation continuity.
• Support technicians with start procedures and die lip cleaning.
• Aid shutdown and cleaning tasks at end of production runs.
• Assist with cutting out air and setting up treatments for production.

Skills

Read ruler

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Science related field (preferred)

Tools

Ruler

Scale

Micrometer

Job description

Pregis Corporation in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an Assistant Operator / Extrusion Technician for the day shift. The role focuses on supporting the production team with administrative tasks, maintaining a clean environment, and assisting with various extrusion tasks to ensure smooth line operation.

You will perform basic quality tests, follow safety procedures, and help with setup, packaging, and line maintenance to maintain continuous production and compliance with GMP/PPE standards.