Extrusion Operator

Packaging Personified
  • Carol Stream, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Extrusion Operator
    1st Shift (B-1): 6:00AM-6:00PM
    $22-35 per hour
     
    Who We Are
    At Packaging Personified, we’re more than a packaging supplier—we’re an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions with a nationwide presence. Our family-owned and operated business has thrived since 1975, maintaining a strong foundation of stability and excellence. For nearly five decades, we’ve never had a layoff—a testament to our commitment to our people and our continued success. Join a team of talented professionals who collaborate, support, and inspire each other while creating outstanding custom packaging. We take pride in delivering excellence, and we want you to be part of it!
     
    What You’ll Be Doing
    Looking for a role that blends precision, problem-solving, and a dash of can-do attitude? This position is all about setting up and running blown film extrusion machinery to craft top-notch products. You will perform the following key functions: 
    • Follow job specification sheets and determine the correct product specifications such as film width, gauge and treatment levels
    • Perform set-ups, changeovers and general extrusion functions
    • Manage department paperwork regarding manufactured materials
    • Perform all necessary quality checks required to ensure product quality
    • Develop skills to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of all equipment in the department
    • Optimize product quality and productivity while controlling scrap levels
    • Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the manager and/or designee
     
    What You Bring
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
    • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence 
    • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
    • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs. High level of measuring ability 
    • Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
    • Strong verbal and written English communication skills
    • A drive to succeed with a self-starter approach and a can-do attitude
    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
     
    What We Offer
    • Competitive starting pay based on skills and experience
    • Paid holidays
    • Paid time off
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
    • 401k with company match
    • Tuition reimbursement
     
    Work Environment & Physical Demands
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Employees are frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. You must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employees are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. To ensure safety, all employees are required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary, including but not limited to gloves, hairnets, safety glasses, ear protection, and other protection when applicable.
     
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    Packaging Personified is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics under local laws and regulations.
     
    All candidates must successfully pass pre-employment screenings, including drug testing, background checks, and criminal record reviews.
     
    Come join us—apply today! We’d love to connect with you and discuss how you can contribute to our success.
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCarol Stream, Illinois
    Websitehttps://www.packagingpersonified.com/

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Extrusionunmatched
    • Filmunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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