Extrusion Operator I-LNC-1st Shift

Americhem; Liberty (NC); In loco; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

10 Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Generous 401(k) Match with No Vesting

Descrizione del lavoro

Americhem in Liberty, NC is hiring a 1st Shift Extrusion Operator I to operate extrusion equipment, monitor production, and assist with basic setups. The role focuses on producing high-quality plastic compounds and color concentrates while following safety and quality procedures.

Minimum qualification is a high school diploma or GED with basic math skills and a teamwork mindset for the 7:00am–3:00pm shift.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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, extrusion, plastics or industrial experience.
• Preferred: forklift or tow motor experience.
• Preferred: mechanical or hands-on experience.
• Preferred: experience working with production equipment.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Machine operation

Manufacturing production

Basic machine setup

Quality checks

Basic troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Formazione

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Strumenti

Forklift operation

Mechanical hands-on

Production equipment experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Posting TitleExtrusion Operator I-LNC-1st Shift

Job Description

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

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.

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.

The Extruder Operator is responsible for processing products in a safe and efficient manner according to specifications and procedures.