Plastic Extrusion Operator — Slitting & Reclaim

PHOENIX; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX is seeking an entry-level extrusion support associate to operate a high-temperature plastic extrusion and slitting line, focusing on roll changeovers, packaging, and monitoring raw materials. You will run reclaim equipment to grind or pelletize scrap and rework rolls to remove defects.

The role includes loading raw materials, assisting with line setup, lifting rolls, handling scrap, and supporting ERP documentation while following GMP and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills are required.
• Experience in a plastic production environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor raw material levels and assist with raw material loading.
• Assist Extrusion Tech to lace up the line with the extruded sheet of hot melt to the winder.
• Manually cut over and start new winder rolls; lift finished rolls from machine and package rolls.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Scissor lift

Micrometer

Calipers

Calculator

Computer

Job description

PHOENIX is seeking an entry-level extrusion support associate to operate a high-temperature plastic extrusion and slitting line, focusing on roll changeovers, packaging, and monitoring raw materials. You will run reclaim equipment to grind or pelletize scrap and rework rolls to remove defects.

The role includes loading raw materials, assisting with line setup, lifting rolls, handling scrap, and supporting ERP documentation while following GMP and safety rules.