Extrusion Assistant Operator; Day Shift Continental
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
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Job SummaryResponsible for assisting in the operation of assigned machine(s) ensuring product adheres to company standard of safety, quality, and throughput.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities- Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
- Adhere to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules and regulations including all PPE requirements.
- Perform housekeeping throughout the shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.
- Conduct physical and visual inspections of product to prevent non‑conforming goods.
- Promptly report all quality defects to the appropriate team members.
- Maintain an appropriate level of production supplies/materials as required to ensure next shift personnel incur minimal downtime.
- Continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and quality are maintained.
- Meet or exceed production rates, minimize waste levels and meet all customer requirements.
- Main focus on the operation of downstream winder, ensuring that product is allocated properly (winding, rewinding, taping, bagging, and controlling assigned asset while product is moving into rolls).
- Occasionally assist the operator with entering production reporting data into the machine computer accurately.
- Separate scrap by color‑coding appropriately.
- Operate core cutting machine, vacuum lift, and pallet jack.
- Acquire knowledge/skills of a machine operator to better assist and troubleshoot when needed.
- Attend meetings and complete safety сталкив trainings as required.
- Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.
- Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
- Promote positive teamwork culture.
- Communicate with team effectively and respectfully, including during shift transition.
- Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
- Exposure to moving equipment.
- Inside work.
- Heat may exceed 90°F.
- Humidity may exceed 80%.
- Noise may exceed 85 dB+.
- Frequent standing, stooping, squatting up to 75% of shift.
- Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice‑assisted as needed.
- Full time.
- Shift work (Continental Shift, 2‑Week Cycle, 12‑hour shifts).
- Overtime expected per business demand.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 1 year manufacturing preferred.
We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.
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