Extruder Assistant

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Villa Rica, GA, USA
In-Office
120-135 Hourly
Entry level
Logistics • Other
The Role
Assists extrusion and laminating line operations by preparing and loading rolls, supporting splicing and rewinding, removing and weighing waste, stocking resins, cleaning machine components, making waste bales, and maintaining housekeeping. Requires safe machine-operation practices, forklift operation, computer use, measurement and counting skills, multitasking, timeliness, and the ability to lead assistants. Any-shift availability is required, with a 12-hour night-shift schedule available.
Summary Generated by Built In
Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, is seeking a qualified candidate interested in Extruder Assistant at their VR1 facility located in Villa Rica, Georgia.
Applicant must be willing to work any shift.

Pay: 18.14 - $27.20 depending on experience

Plus an additional $2.50 per hour for the night shift premium

Schedule: 12 hour - Night Shift 7:00pm – 7:00am on a 3/2 schedule

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life – after 30 days of employment

  • 401K with company match

  • Hourly Bonus Program

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Annual reviews with a potential for a pay rate increase

  • Up to $120 for steel toed shoes

  • Up to $135 for uniforms

  • Up to $125 for prescription safety glasses

  • Overtime

Minimum Requirements:

  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure

  • Ability to be self-directed and multitask

  • Ability to lead and manage the performance of others

  • Timeliness

  • Ability to obtain forklift license and operate forklift

  • Ability to use a computer

  • Ability to calculate/count

  • Assist Extrusion/Laminating line in order to:

  • Ensure your own safety while operating the machine and that of those assisting with operations

  • Manage the duties of an assistant including, but not limited to:

    • Prepare printed rolls for lamination (primary unwind)

    • Prepare back stock rolls for lamination (secondary unwind)

    • Place rolls in machine and prepare for splicing (both unwinds)

    • Assist in removing rolls from rewind

    • Remove and weigh startup rolls at beginning of job

    • Keep box resins stocked and ensure wand is placed in resin

    • Clean NIP roll in machine during setup and downtime to prepare for startup

    • Perform daily housekeeping

    • Remove and weigh waste from both unwinds

    • Remove and weigh waste from rewind if necessary

    • Make waste bales when baler is full

EOE F/M/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disabled/Vet

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Skills Required

  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure
  • Ability to work independently and multitask
  • Ability to lead and manage the performance of others
  • Timeliness
  • Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift
  • Ability to use a computer
  • Ability to calculate and count
  • Ability to work any shift
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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
2,309 Employees
Year Founded: 1956

What We Do

Printpack: Converting vision into value. Printpack develops innovative packaging solutions that deliver a distinct advantage at the shelf, strengthen brand identity in the minds of consumers, and help brand owners increase speed-to-market. Our vast portfolio of packaging solutions along with our technical and commercial expertise in materials science and barrier solutions gives brand owners peace of mind, enhances product protection and increases sales at the shelf. Every product has unique packaging needs and brands can improve customer retention by utilizing features that enrich and simplify the consumer experience. Printpack’s engineering team is skilled in the art of making packages that are easier to use – employing reclosable solutions, peelable materials, tear-optimized materials, and more. Our collaborative development and innovation process helps ensure a positive consumer experience throughout the entire usage cycle, promoting repeat purchases and supporting overall brand loyalty. Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for our associates and their families. Some of our competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards. Printpack is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity not only enhances our work culture – it is vital to our success.

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