Night Shift Extrusion Technician

Pregis is hiring an Extrusion Technician Night Shift to support the production team. The role involves handling finished products, conducting basic quality testing, and providing assistance to operators and technicians. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor's degree in a science-related field preferred. Experience with quality in a manufacturing environment is also desired.

Requirements

• Understand and follow safety procedures while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Adhere to all BRC, GMP, and PPE policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
• Sweep and organize the work area to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Dispose of waste materials properly and maintain cleanliness standards throughout the shift.
• Perform basic quality tests on products using specified equipment and procedures.
• Record test results accurately and report any deviations from quality standards to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with quality control inspections and audits as directed by supervisors.
• Must be able to read and understand the work order packet to ensure accurate execution of production tasks.
• Verify that all equipment settings and parameters align with setup guides and customer specifications.
• Perform roll changes on the winder according to production needs.
• Take samples and retains of finished products for quality control purposes.
• Cut cores and prep packaging supplies as necessary for finished products.
• Prepare labels and follow packaging instructions for finished products.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of finished products to prevent damage or contamination.
• Monitor material shortage alarms on the machine and respond promptly to prevent production delays.
• Assist the operator with maintaining resin levels on the line to ensure continuous operation.
• Manage resin supplies for the production line, ensuring an adequate supply is available to support continuous operation.
• Support technicians with bubble start procedures at the beginning of production runs, including assisting with screen changes and die lip cleanings as necessary.
• Aid in shutdown procedures and cleaning tasks at the end of production runs.
• Assist with cutting out air and setting up treatments as required to ensure a smooth transition into production on the line.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Enrollment in benefits within first month of employment
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Professional growth opportunities