Extrusion Operator: 12-Hour Shift, Drive Run-Rate & Quality

Salerno Packaging, Inc.; Town of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking an Extrusion Operator A to support a 12-hour shift schedule, including day and night shifts with weekends and holidays. The role focuses on maintaining product run rate, quality, and a safe, clean work environment.

The successful candidate will handle blend changes, balance layers, initiate maintenance requests, and complete production paperwork promptly. Strong reading/writing in English and ability to work with minimal supervision are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to solve practical problems and be self-directed within the framework of the assigned job responsibilities.
• Ability to know when to ask for assistance when a problem arises that will affect the department performance.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic functions (percentages, proportions, mass, volume, run rates, averages, gauge readings).
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work varied shifts depending on organizational requirements and customer commitments.
• Intermediate level computer skills.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and willingness to accommodate non-standard hours.
• Capable of handling job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Verifies blend changes done by department personnel.
• Balances layers at changes; balances bubble.
• Initiates maintenance work orders/requests when needed.
• Completes production paperwork as required, accurately and timely.
• Performs gauge changes and speed changes as required.
• Initiates and participates in miscellaneous line problem solving.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting run rate and scrap.
• Identifies and reports scheduling issues to Lead Operator and Department Manager.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Job description

Inteplast Group is seeking an Extrusion Operator A to support a 12-hour shift schedule, including day and night shifts with weekends and holidays. The role focuses on maintaining product run rate, quality, and a safe, clean work environment.

The successful candidate will handle blend changes, balance layers, initiate maintenance requests, and complete production paperwork promptly. Strong reading/writing in English and ability to work with minimal supervision are required.