PE Foam Extrusion Technician – Night Shift

Pregis Corporation; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis Corporation is seeking a PE Foam Extrusion Line Operator for the 2-2-3 12 hour night shift to operate and maintain polyethylene foam extrusion equipment, ensuring quality and safety compliance.

You will set up lines, monitor process parameters, perform changeovers, inspect density and surface quality, and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to sustain uptime in a hot, noisy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in extrusion or plastics manufacturing preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot process/equipment.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, specs and SOPs.
• Basic math skills for measurements and production calculations.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate PE foam extrusion lines, including extruders, dies, cooling systems, and downstream equipment.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters such as temperature profiles, pressure, blowing agents, screw speed, and line speed.
• Perform product changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns efficiently for various PE foam products.
• Inspect finished foam for density, thickness, cell structure, and surface quality to meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot quality issues such as shrinkage, collapse, uneven cell structure, or surface defects.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and die conditioning to ensure optimal extrusion performance.
• Accurately complete production records, batch logs, and quality documentation.
• Follow safety procedures for handling heated materials, pressurized systems, and blowing agents.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to optimize uptime and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Reading SOPs

Basic math

Equipment operation

Fast-paced environment

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Safety

Production records

Operational troubleshooting

Lean/continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pregis Corporation is seeking a PE Foam Extrusion Line Operator for the 2-2-3 12 hour night shift to operate and maintain polyethylene foam extrusion equipment, ensuring quality and safety compliance.

You will set up lines, monitor process parameters, perform changeovers, inspect density and surface quality, and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to sustain uptime in a hot, noisy manufacturing environment.