Plastics Extruder Operator (1 year Experience Required)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Parma, OH is seeking a Plastics Compounding Operator with about 1 year of experience to operate extrusion and compounding equipment and ensure product quality.

Responsibilities include loading materials, monitoring settings, performing quality checks, documenting data, and assisting with maintenance while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of plastics extrusion, compounding, or polymer processing preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long shifts.
• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Operate single-screw and twin-screw extruders and plastic compounding equipment for resins.
• Load raw materials and additives into feeders or hoppers.
• Monitor production settings (temperature, pressure, RPM, vacuum) and adjust as needed.
• Perform quality checks (melt flow index, color Matching, moisture) and document data.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/process issues with minimal supervision.
• Maintain clean, safe work area per OSHA and company standards.
• Assist with machine setups, die changes, and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Manual dexterity

Reading SOPs

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or manufacturing certifications

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Quality testing equipment

Job description

Plastics Extruder Operator (1 year Experience Required)– Manufacturing

Now Hiring Plastics Extruder Operators – Join a Leading Manufacturing Company!

Express Employment Professionals in Parma is currently hiring Plastics Compounding Operators for a top plastics manufacturing company. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with great career growth potential in plastics manufacturing, extrusion, and polymer processing.

Job Summary:

As a Plastics Compounding Operator, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining extrusion and compounding equipment to produce high-quality plastic materials. You will handle raw materials, blend additives, and operate single or twin-screw extruders while ensuring product quality meets customer specifications and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate single-screw and twin-screw extruders and plastic compounding equipment for plastic resins (PP, ABS, HIPS, Nylon, PC/ABS).
Load raw materials and additives into feeders or hoppers based on work orders.
Monitor production settings (temperature, pressure, RPM, vacuum) and adjust to ensure proper melt quality and efficient throughput.

Perform quality control checks (melt flow index, color matching, moisture content, pellet uniformity).
Document production data, machine parameters, and report any issues or downtime events.
Troubleshoot mechanical and material processing issues with minimal supervision.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, following OSHA safety regulations and company safety standards.
Assist with machine setups, die changes, and preventive maintenance as required.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required – technical training or manufacturing certifications are a plus.
1+ years of experience in plastics extrusion, compounding, or polymer processing preferred.
Basic mechanical skills and ability to safely use hand tools.
Ability to read production orders, SDS, and SOPs.
Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long shifts.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

Full-time, steady work in a growing plastics industry
Weekly pay through Express Employment Professionals
Opportunity for overtime pay and career growth
Supportive team environment with top-notch training!