Extrusion Assistant

Giro-Pack,-Inc.; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Giro Pack, Inc. in Vidalia, GA is seeking a dependable Extrusion Assistant to support production operations on a 12-hour rotating schedule. This full-time role requires physical stamina, hands-on teamwork, and a willingness to work early mornings.

The responsibilities include feeding hoppers, maintaining machinery, keeping the work area clean, completing production forms, and assisting the Extrusion Operator with spools. Paid benefits and a competitive hourly wage accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Familiarity with power tools and basic machinery is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fill hoppers with plastic film blow as needed
• Maintain and service production machinery as required
• Collect trash, debris and other waste to keep the work area clean and safe
• Complete required production forms
• Assist the Extrusion Operator with changing bobbing spools
• Transfer scrap materials to assigned area
• Operate film blow scrap/recycle machinery
• Weigh, scan and transport finished products to assigned area
• Conduct other tasks as assigned by extrusion operator/supervisor

Skills

Physical stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Power tools familiarity

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Flexible schedule

Warehouse experience

Job description

Giro Pack, Inc. is seeking a dependable, self motivated individual for our Extrusion Assistant position. The extrusion assistant will conduct manual labor tasks and support production operations at our Vidalia, Ga. location. Currently we have 1 open position for the 6:00 am - 6:00 pm shift. The shift operates on a twelve (12) hour rotating shift schedule. You would work Mon, Tue, Off Wed, Thu, Fri: Work Sat/Sun ~ The following week you would be off Mon/Tue, work Wed/Thu/Fri and off Sat/Sun.

The Extrusion Assistant plays an integral part in the manufacturing of products within the packaging industry and is responsible for conducting various tasks in support of the Extrusion Operator.

Extrusion Assistant job duties include:

• Fill hoppers with plastic film blow as needed
• Maintain/service production machinery as required
• Collect trash, debris and other waste to keep the work area clean and safe
• Complete required production forms
• Assist the Extrusion Operator with changing bobbing spools
• Transfer scrap materials to assigned area
• Operate film blow scrap/recycle machinery
• Weigh, scan and transport finished products to assigned area
• Conduct other tasks as assigned by extrusion operator/supervisor

Requirements and skills:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds etc.)
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules
• Warehouse experience is an asset, but not necessary
• Must be able/willing to work a flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 12 hour rotating shift
• Holidays
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate

• Vidalia, GA 30474: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)