Extrusion Operator

Impact Plastics Group; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Training and development

Career growth

Job summary

Impact Plastics is seeking skilled Extrusion Operators to join its Hamlet, NC manufacturing team. You will operate and monitor extrusion equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and production output while coordinating with Extrusion Helpers and Supervisors to keep lines running efficiently.

This opportunity suits individuals with manufacturing experience who are mechanically inclined, dependable, and eager to grow their skills in plastics extrusion.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience is highly desired.
• Extrusion experience is a plus; multilayer extrusion experience is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma; technical education preferred.
• Strong math and reading skills.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor extrusion equipment.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Set up extrusion equipment per job sheets and good manufacturing practices.
• Review production schedules and orders before shifts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and production records.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Extrusion experience

High school diploma

Math skills

Reading skills

Measuring tools

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Impact Plastics is hiring Extrusion Operators to join our manufacturing team in Hamlet, NC.

In this role, you'll operate and monitor extrusion equipment while helping ensure our products meet established quality standards and customer specifications. Extrusion Operators are accountable for safety, quality, and production output and work closely with Extrusion Helpers and Supervisors to keep production running efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who is mechanically inclined, dependable, and interested in building their skills in plastics extrusion.

What You'll Do

About the Role

Impact Plastics is hiring Extrusion Operators to join our manufacturing team in Hamlet, NC.

In this role, you'll operate and monitor extrusion equipment while helping ensure our products meet established quality standards and customer specifications. Extrusion Operators are accountable for safety, quality, and production output and work closely with Extrusion Helpers and Supervisors to keep production running efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who is mechanically inclined, dependable, and interested in building their skills in plastics extrusion.

• Make safety the number one priority and take immediate action to prevent or correct unsafe operating conditions.
• Ensure products are manufactured according to customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Work closely with Extrusion Helpers and direct daily line activities.
• Review production schedules and individual orders before the start of each shift for job-specific instructions.
• Ensure general, special, and packaging instructions are accurately followed.
• Set up extrusion equipment according to established job sheets and good manufacturing practices.
• Monitor raw materials, including color, additives, and base resin, throughout production runs.
• Monitor product quality and take appropriate corrective action to address sheet defects.
• Generate production run sheets and maintain accurate production records.
• Clean filters and change sheet-slitting blades according to work instructions to minimize dust contamination.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Benefits & Growth

Impact Plastics offers a competitive benefits package and a team-oriented manufacturing environment, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Training and development
• Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow within the company

What We're Looking For

• Manufacturing experience highly desired.
• Extrusion experience is a plus; multilayer extrusion experience is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma; technical education preferred.
• Strong math and reading skills.
• Ability to use and read tape measures, micrometers, and calipers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts.
• Strong punctuality and attendance.
• Positive attitude and willingness to follow directions.