Extrusion Operator – Recycling Production (2/2/3 Shift)

Monoflo International; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Competitive PTO and holidays

Christmas shutdown

Raffles for tickets

Monthly happy hours

Job summary

Monoflo International seeks an Extrusion Operator to maintain plastic recycling equipment, perform basic system maintenance, and ensure continuous feed to the shredder for optimal throughput. You will monitor process parameters, conduct minor adjustments, and keep the area clean and compliant with 5S standards.

The role requires hands-on operation of extrusion equipment, knowledge of recycling workflows from infeed to weigh scales, and the ability to document production and troubleshoot

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow established processes.
• Mechanical aptitude in hydraulics, pneumatics, and root cause analysis.
• Flexible to changing environments and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Produce reprocessed material that meets quality and utilization targets.
• Complete process documentation and audits to monitor stability.
• Participate in material sorting and infeed to the shredders.
• Perform extrusion process adjustments for quality material.
• Start up and shut down of equipment.
• Change screen filters, materials, and colors per procedures.
• Identify and communicate equipment problems including compressors and water systems.
• Use MRP systems to report downtime and material produced by weight.
• Operate forklift to move scrap plastic to sort locations.
• Maintain 5S and overall facility cleanliness.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Follow established processes

Team communication

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Monoflo International seeks an Extrusion Operator to maintain plastic recycling equipment, perform basic system maintenance, and ensure continuous feed to the shredder for optimal throughput. You will monitor process parameters, conduct minor adjustments, and keep the area clean and compliant with 5S standards.

The role requires hands-on operation of extrusion equipment, knowledge of recycling workflows from infeed to weigh scales, and the ability to document production and troubleshoot