Extruder Operator

Altium Packaging; Reidsville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging is hiring Production Machine Operators in Reidsville, NC. You will operate blow-mold equipment, perform quality audits, and ensure adherence to GMPs and safety standards. No prior specific machine experience required; training provided.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED (associates preferred), 1–3 years in related work, and a strong willingness to learn. Opportunities for maintenance tasks, reporting, and growth exist within a national packaging company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate’s degree, preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in the field or related area; ability to recommend process improvements.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Solid English language skills.
• Desire to learn.
• Apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate blow-m Mold machines to produce quality bottles.
• Perform audits, weights, and quality checks.
• Adhere to quality control, blow mold process procedure, and GMPs.
• Make adjustments to meet product specifications.
• Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and mold changes.
• Grind excess bottle and material.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process problems.
• Prepare maintenance request forms and document repairs.
• Train blow-mold employees as required.
• Prepare and document daily reports (rejections, regrinds, line efficiency).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality checks

Troubleshooting

Strong work ethic

Education

HS diploma or GED, preferred assoc. degree

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Location Address:

606b Walters Street, Reidsville, North Carolina 27320

Work Shift:

12hr-C Shift (United States of America)

Production equipment operators—are you looking for an opportunity to turn your experience into a great career with a national manufacturing company? Join our team at Altium Packaging! We are one of the nation’s largest blow molding companies and a leading supplier of rigid plastic packaging solutions to national, regional, and local customers across North America. As we continue to grow, we need talented and experienced people, just like you, to serve as Production Machine Operators. In this role, you will operate a variety of production equipment, including blow-mold machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. Prior experience with these specific machines is not necessary. As long as you have strong background operating equipment, we can teach you what you need to know. We offer competitive pay and benefits as well as the professional development and advancement opportunities you need to build a rewarding long‑term career with us. If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you.

• Operating blow‑mold machines (including wheels, reciprocating, or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles
• Performing audits, weights, and quality checks
• Adhering to quality control, blow mold process procedure, and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Making adjustments to meet product specifications
• Repairing or replacing pneumatic and hydraulic lines
• Assisting with preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin, and other mechanical changes
• Grinding excess bottle and material
• Troubleshooting and resolve process problems
• Preparing maintenance request forms and documenting equipment repairs
• Training blow‑mold employees as required
• Preparing and documenting daily reports, including rejects, regrinds, and line efficiencies
• Ensuring compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies
• Performing other duties as assigned by management

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); associate’s degree, preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area Ability to recommend process improvements
• Commitment to safe work practices
• Solid English language skills
• Desire to learn
• Apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty, preferred

Preferred

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People!

We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!