Extrusion Operator I-LNC-1st Shift

Americhem; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

10 Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Generous 401(k) Match with No Vesting

Job summary

Americhem is hiring a 1st Shift Machine Operator at our Liberty, NC facility. You will operate equipment, monitor production, perform basic setups, and help produce high-quality plastic compounds and color concentrates.

Join our safe, team-oriented workplace and contribute to production and continuous improvement while following safety and quality procedures. Eligible for holiday pay upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work 1st shift in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment.
• Make simple adjustments to keep production running smoothly.
• Assist with machine setup and changeovers.
• Check products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Collect samples and complete basic production records.
• Help identify and resolve basic equipment or production issues.
• Complete routine cleaning and basic machine care.
• Use a forklift or tow motors to move materials when needed.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures.
• Work with team members to support production and continuous improvement.

Skills

Machine operation

Manufacturing production

Basic machine setup

Quality checks

Basic troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Location: Liberty, NC

Shift: 1st Shift (7:00am–3:00pm)

Pay: Starting at $17.00. Higher starting pay may be available based on manufacturing or extrusion experience.

Machine Operator Jobs in Liberty, NC

Americhem is hiring a 1st Shift Machine Operator at our Liberty, North Carolina manufacturing facility. In this role, you will operate equipment, monitor production, complete basic machine setups, and help produce high-quality plastic compounds and color concentrates.

Americhem is a leading manufacturer of custom color concentrates, engineered compounds, and additive solutions. Join our safe, team-oriented workplace and become an important part of our production team.

Eligible for holiday pay upon hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment.
• Make simple adjustments to help keep production running smoothly.
• Assist with machine setup and changeovers.
• Check products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Collect samples and complete basic production records.
• Help identify and resolve basic equipment or production issues.
• Complete routine cleaning and basic machine care.
• Use a forklift or tow motors to move materials when needed.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures.
• Work with team members to support production and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work 1st shift in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred

• Manufacturing, production, machine operation, extrusion, plastics, or industrial experience.
• Forklift or tow motor experience.
• Mechanical or hands-on experience.
• Experience working with production equipment.

Skills

• Machine operation
• Manufacturing production
• Basic machine setup
• Quality checks
• Basic troubleshooting
• Teamwork
• Safety awareness
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous 401(k) Match with No Vesting Period

Safety Commitment

At Americhem, safety is our highest priority. Employees are provided with the training and support needed to work safely and successfully.