Extrusion Technician I

PLASKOLITE; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

401(k) and Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

PLASKOLITE in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Extrusion Technician I responsible for removing extruded plastic parts and ensuring quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key duties include stacking materials, inspecting for defects, and assisting with packaging. The qualified candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and basic math skills. Available benefits include health insurance, a sign-on bonus, and 401(k) with employer contributions. Join our team to uphold our core values of integrity and improvement.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of work experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Safely remove extruded plastic from the extrusion line.
• Stack finished parts onto pallets.
• Perform visual checks for defects.
• Support packaging process.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic Math Skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Extrusion Technician I is responsible for safely removing extruded plastic parts from the extrusion line, visually inspecting material for quality, and stacking finished sheets onto pallets in accordance with standard operating procedures. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality and production efficiency by assisting with the final packaging of pallets for shipment or storage.

Key duties include aligning sheet stacks accurately, applying protective interleaving materials if required, wrapping and banding pallets, and ensuring accurate labeling. The Extrusion Technician collaborates closely with Extrusion Leads to support continuous operation and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality—reflecting Plaskolite’s core values of Integrity and Improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove and Handle Plastic: Safely remove extruded plastic from the extrusion line, ensuring parts are handled without damage or contamination.
• Stack Material: Neatly stack finished parts onto pallets, aligning them properly to maintain product integrity and support efficient packaging.
• Inspect for Quality: Perform visual checks for defects such as scratches, contamination, or dimensional issues, and communicate issues to the Extrusion Lead or supervisor.
• Assist in Packaging: Support the packaging process by placing interleaving materials (if applicable), banding and wrapping pallets, and applying correct labels.
• Maintain Work Area: Keep extrusion and packaging areas clean, organized, and free from safety hazards in alignment with safety protocols.
• Properly handles nonconforming materials.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school graduate or GED preferred.
• 0-1 years of work experience.
• Basic Math Skills, required.

Available Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) and Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Life Insurance

PLASKOLITE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.

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