Extrusion Operator / Bubble Line 8a-8p

Pregis; Granite Falls (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Machine Operator in Granite Falls, NC. This full-time role operates and monitors assigned extrusion machines, ensuring products meet safety, quality, and throughput standards while adhering to PPE and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include setup assistance, data entry, scrap management, and material handling. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, with a willingness to work 8-8 shifts and overtime as

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow standard work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor machine operation to ensure safety, quality, and throughput.
• Report quality defects promptly to the team.
• Maintain production supplies to minimize downtime for the next shift.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Coaching

Safety practices

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience (1 year)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Title

Machine Operator

Classification

Hourly

Reports To

Extrusion NTL

Department

Extrusion

Summary of Job

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

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• 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 products.
• Enters production reporting data into machine computer accurately.
• Separates scrap into appropriate film-type gaylord.
• Operates core cutting machine, vacuum lift and pallet jack.
• Acquires knowledge/ skills of Set-up Technicians to better assist and troubleshoot when needed.
• Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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 effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• 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 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents

Position Type

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

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing preferred

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.