Extrusion Operator

D; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AtD&W Fine Pack is seeking an extrusion operator to run high-quality food packaging equipment. You will adjust machines, monitor sheet quality, and ensure production targets are met on a rotating 12-hour shift with overtime as needed.

The role requires experience with extrusion machinery, strong safety practices, and the ability to work on two extruder lines while maintaining GMP compliance. Pay is $20–$24 hourly, with weekend rotation off and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating extrusion machines.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Willingness to follow written and verbal instructions.
• May be required to use floor loading trucks.
• Commitment to safety and willingness to train in cross-functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Reads job specs to determine machine adjustments and material needs.
• Adjusts settings to keep sheet within processing standards.
• Performs quality tests and inspections to ensure sheet quality.
• Operates two extruder lines and forming machines.
• Monitors operations, detects malfunctions, and starts equipment.
• Handles rolls and moves finished product to curing area.
• Completes daily logs and basic maintenance tasks.
• Follows GMPs and safety procedures.

Skills

Extrusion experience

Manufacturing experience

Follow instructions

Floor loading trucks

Safety training

Job description

In this function you will operate machinery used in manufacturing high-quality food packaging products.

Shift Times: 5:45pm-6:15am. Rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off. Pay Rate: $20-24 based on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Prior Experience with Extrusion Machine Operation
• Manufacturing Experience
• Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions
• May be required to use floor loading trucks
• Ability to work safely, willingness to train in cross-functional areas, and work overtime as needed.

Tasks

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments, and material requirements
• Adjusts settings and controls to ensure sheet is within defined processing standards
• Ensures sheet quality by performing required quality assurance tests and inspections
• Operates at or below Company scrap targets
• Understands and completes daily MCL tasks
• Works to reduce rejected rolls per-month measurement
• Makes high-quality food packaging through the thermoforming process
• Ensures that all product manufactured on assigned machine is within Company quality limits; immediately recognizes quality issues and takes action
• Monitors in-line inspection; completes any re-inspection that is ordered due to quality issues from assigned line
• Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s

Productivity

• Works to achieve 100% on-time completion of scheduled production
• Operates two types of extruder lines including proper start-up/shut-down
• Operates two types of forming machines
• Adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials
• Monitors machine operations and observes lights and gauges to detect malfunctions; presses control buttons to activate machinery and equipment
• Operates relevant material handling systems
• Understands basic functions of the extruder auxiliary systems
• Handles rolls and moves finished product to the curing area

General & Administrative

• Completes and fills out daily logs/reports as required
• Completes all assigned cleaning/preventive maintenance tasks
• Delivers scrap to reprocessing area in the appropriate manner
• Executes basic Troubleshooting and adjusts basic processing problems.
• Immediately notifies supervisor of any/all processing or maintenance problems on assigned line
• Assists other employees to set up machines and transport finished work pieces
• Reports to work on-time and follows D&W attendance policy and guidelines

Safety

• Ensures equipment used in extrusion process is operated properly and all safety mechanisms and guards are in place
• Understands how to handle machine properly during an emergency, which includes power outages, machine failure, workplace injuries, etc.
• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understands and performs Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately

Hourly rate varies based on shift with opportunity for added incentives such as:

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference.
AtD&W Fine Pack,we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core valuesthat guide everything we do:

• Dedicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• Winning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• Focused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• People with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

Benefits That Matter

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And more!

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Skills

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Education

Experience

Preferred

Extrusion

Manufacturing

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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