Extrusion Operator

Rock Entertainment Group; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Rock Entertainment Group is seeking a Machine Operator in Visalia, CA to monitor assigned converting machines, ensuring safety, quality, and throughput. A minimum of 1 year of machine operating experience in manufacturing is required.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include machine setup, operation, quality inspections, and data entry, with mandatory adherence to PPE and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1 year machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Must be able to read/write English.
• Ability to follow safety policies and PPE.
• Experience with converting or extrusion equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down the machine properly to ensure high quality finished product.
• Set up and operate equipment for various products and produce safely and efficiently.
• Maintain housekeeping for a safe work area.
• Inspect product for defects and report quality issues.
• Maintain production supplies to minimize downtime for next shift.
• Monitor machine operation to ensure accurate measurements and quality.
• Meet production rates and minimize waste.

Skills

SAP/ERP knowledge

Tape measure reading

English communication

Teamwork

Coaching/Feedback

Shift transition communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Classification: Hourly ($19 - $21.50 hourly)

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Department: Extrusion Department

Summary of Job

Responsible for monitoring the operation of assigned converting machine(s) ensuring product adheres to company standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

**1 year Machine Operating experience, (within manufacturing environment) IS A MUST!!**

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down the machine properly, to ensure the production of the highest quality finished product
• Set up and operate the equipment for various productsSafely and efficiently produce product on assigned production area
• Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.
• Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members.
• Maintains appropriate level of production supplies/ materials as required, to ensure next shift operators incur minimal downtime.
• Continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and quality are being maintained.
• Meets or exceeds production rates, minimize waste levels and meets all customer requirements.
• Sets up and adjusts rewinders.
• Neatly palletizes skids with finished product.
• Enters production reporting data into machine computer accurately.
• Separates scrap into appropriate film-type gaylord.
• Operates core cutting machine, vacuum lift, and pallet jack.
• Assist on or operate other converting or manufacturing equipment and perform preventative maintenance within the plant as assigned
• Acquires knowledge/ skills of Set-up Technicians to better assist and troubleshoot when needed.
• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, andregulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Promote positive teamwork culture
• Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully and during shift transition
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Read a tape measure to 1/32”
• Must be able to communicate (read and write) in English

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Repetitive use of wrist, hands, and fingers.
• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%.
• Frequent bending and some kneeling.
• Frequent use of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 30-50 lbs.).
• Occasional bending and twisting.
• Occasional reaching.
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

Position Type

• Full time
• Shift work 8 hours
• Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year Machine Operating experience, preferably within manufacturing environment

Compensation

• The Company offers paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans as well as a 401 (k) with employer match.