Extrusion Technician I (12 Hour Shift)

PLASKOLITE, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; 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, LLC in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Extrusion Technician I to safely remove extruded plastic sheet from the line, inspect quality, and stack sheets onto pallets according to SOPs.

You will collaborate with line operators and the packaging team to support continuous operation, apply interleaving materials as needed, wrap and label pallets, and maintain a clean, safe work area on a 12-hour shift with a 2-2-3 schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Remove and handle sheet: Safely pull extruded plastic sheet from the extrusion line, ensuring sheets are handled without damage or contamination.
• Stack material: Neatly stack finished sheets 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 line operator 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.
• All duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JOB TITLE: Extrusion Technician I

REPORTS TO: Extrusion Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Operations

LOCATION: Columbus, Ohio

PAY/WAGE TYPE: Hourly| Non-Exempt - $18.00 USD

WORK HOURS: 12 Hour Shift (4 am to 4 pm or 4 pm to 4 am) on a 2-2-3 schedule

Job Summary

The Extrusion Technician I is responsible for safely removing extruded plastic sheet 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 line operators and the packaging team 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 Sheet: Safely pull extruded plastic sheet from the extrusion line, ensuring sheets are handled without damage or contamination.
• Stack Material: Neatly stack finished sheets 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 line operator 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.
• All duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• 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

ABOUT PLASKOLITE

PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service.

PLASKOLITEis 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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