Day Shift Extrusion Technician

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

About Pregis

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the \"Wow\" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer‑centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Assistant Operator / Extrusion Technician Day Shift

Schedule: 5:45AM - 6:00PM Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

The Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the production team by providing administrative assistance, maintaining a clean work environment, and assisting with various production tasks. This role involves handling finished products, conducting basic quality testing, and providing assistance to operators and technicians as needed, including tasks such as cutting out air and setting up treatments. Additionally, the Assistant ensures that all tasks on the end‑of‑shift paperwork are completed for each line before the end of the shift. They also understand and follow all BRC, GMP, and PPE policies and ensure a safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety procedures while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Adhere to all BRC, GMP, and PPE policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
• Sweep and organize the work area to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Dispose of waste materials properly and maintain cleanliness standards throughout the shift.
• Perform basic quality tests on products using specified equipment and procedures.
• Record test results accurately and report any deviations from quality standards to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with quality control inspections and audits as directed by supervisors.
• Must be able to read and understand the work order packet to ensure accurate execution of production tasks.
• Verify that all equipment settings and parameters align with setup guides and customer specifications.
• Perform roll changes on the winder according to production needs.
• Take samples and retains of finished products for quality control purposes.
• Cut cores and prep packaging supplies as necessary for finished products.
• Prepare labels and follow packaging instructions for finished products.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of finished products to prevent damage or contamination.
• Monitor material shortage alarms on the machine and respond promptly to prevent production delays.
• Assist the operator with maintaining resin levels on the line to ensure continuous operation.
• Manage resin supplies for the production line, ensuring an adequate supply is available to support continuous operation.
• Support technicians with bubble start procedures at the beginning of production runs, including assisting with screen changes and die lip cleanings as necessary.
• Aid in shutdown procedures and cleaning tasks at the end of production runs.
• Assist with cutting out air and setting up treatments as required to ensure a smooth transition into production on the line.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to read a ruler, scale, and micrometer.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
• Works successfully independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Problem Solving / Analytical thinking.
• Team leading/coaching in quality related scenarios.
• Organizational Skills.
• Time Management.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Collaboration / Team Player.
• Report/Procedure Reading and Writing.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability to changing work environments and tasks.
• Commitment to safety protocols and procedures.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or credentialed equivalent.
• Bachelors preferred in Science Related Field.
• Experience with quality in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Position Type

• Full time.
• Overtime expected per business demand.

Physical Requirements

• Adhere to physical requirements, including being able to lift 55lbs above your waist, move up and down several sets of stairs to perform certain tasks, and be on your feet for 12 hours.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.