EXTRUSION/COMPOUNDING OPERATOR

Wastequip, LLC; Statesville (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Wastequip is seeking an Extrusion/Compounding Operator for our Statesville, NC facility. This full-time role involves setting up and operating extrusion lines while ensuring quality control and maintaining production standards. Benefits including health insurance, a 401K, and various leave options are offered. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be able to work shifts under various conditions, including extreme heat.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K plan with 50% company match

Paid vacations and sick leave

Education and tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to climb ladders and work assigned shifts.
• Forklift license required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, and shut down extrusion lines.
• Adhering to compound schedules and monitoring equipment.
• Conduct quality checks on produced resin.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to identify quality defects

Competence with machine controls

Ability to work under extreme heat

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wastequip's Toter Brand is hiring for an Extrusion/Compounding Operator at our Statesville, NC manufacturing location. This full-time position offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, a 401K plan, paid vacation and sick leave, among others. The Extrusion/Compounding Operator is responsible for setting up, starting up, and shutting down extrusion lines to safely produce quality resin at the desired output rate.

We have openings for the following shifts:

• 1st Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Pay rate: $17.97/hour plus a shift differential of $1.00 for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Responsibilities include:

• Adhering to compound schedules and current blends
• Setting up machines for production runs
• Monitoring equipment for maintenance and safety issues
• Maintaining accurate production reports
• Following all Standard Operating Procedures
• Cleaning hoppers and pelletizers, gathering materials, calculating formulas, and changing screens as needed
• Monitoring machine operation for quality and production standards
• Conducting quality checks on produced resin
• Using all required Personal Protective Equipment
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area according to safety and 5S standards
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to work assigned shifts
• Adherence to all company policies and safety rules
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift
• Ability to maintain production reports
• Competence with air guns and machine controls
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to identify quality defects
• Ability to work under extreme heat conditions
• Wearing safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE

Company Benefits include:

• Multiple medical plan options, including HSA and buy-up plans
• Prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid life, accident, disability, and travel insurance
• Retirement plan with 50% company match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, grandparent leave, bonding leave, and adoption assistance
• Education and tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary pet, critical illness, and hospital insurance

About Wastequip:

Founded in 1989, Wastequip has evolved from manufacturing containers and compactors to being the waste industry’s only all-in-one solutions provider, committed to sustainability and innovation in waste management.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws, as detailed in the Department of Labor's "Know Your Rights" notice.