Night Recycling Extruder Operator (12hr Shift)

Altium Packaging; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with Company Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday/Vacation Pay

Learning & Training Opportunities

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Reidsville, NC is hiring an Extruder Operator / Prisma Sorting Operator for nights. You will operate, monitor, and maintain recycling extrusion and Prisma sorting equipment to ensure quality and safety, with a base pay of $21.00/hour plus $1.00/hour shift premium.

Work includes setting up equipment, tracking temperatures and pellet quality, performing changeovers, recording production data, and supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred.
• 2 years' experience as an extruder operator preferred.
• Apprenticeship or formal training in area of specialty preferred.
• Working knowledge of high-speed machinery and measurement tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Basic English and math skills.
• Machine troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods.
• Ability to recommend process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, operate, and shut down recycling extruders per SOPs.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, melt quality, throughput, and pellet quality.
• Adjust processes to hit production and quality targets.
• Perform material changeovers and startup purges.
• Inspect pellets and finished products for defects.
• Record production data, downtime, quality checks, and material usage.
• Verify incoming material meets processing requirements.
• Conduct routine quality checks and document results.
• Segregate non-conforming material and notify supervision.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce contamination and waste.
• Wear PPE as required and follow Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Extruder operation

Measurement tools

Mechanical aptitude

Basic English & math

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Job description

Altium Packaging in Reidsville, NC is hiring an Extruder Operator / Prisma Sorting Operator for nights. You will operate, monitor, and maintain recycling extrusion and Prisma sorting equipment to ensure quality and safety, with a base pay of $21.00/hour plus $1.00/hour shift premium.

Work includes setting up equipment, tracking temperatures and pellet quality, performing changeovers, recording production data, and supporting continuous improvement.