Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Load raw resin pellets into hoppers, adjust barrel temperature profiles, and align dies or screen packs. 
• Production Monitoring: Watch continuous output runs (such as blown film bubbles or extruded sheets) to maintain correct gauge, width, and tensile properties. 
• Quality Control: Inspect finished packaging material for defects, tears, or uneven thickness, logging data into quality assurance sheets. 
• Maintenance & Safety: Clear minor clogs, perform routine cleaning, and follow plant safety standards like lockout/tagout protocols. 

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or general education equivalent; technical certificates in plastics technology are a plus. 
• Experience: Ranging from entry-level trainee positions to 3+ years of hands-on experience with specific blown-film or co-extrusion machinery. 
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long shifts, lift heavy material loads (up to 50 lbs / 23 kg), and work in warm or fast-paced industrial environments. 

At PrideStaff, we deliver innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance!

Our Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.

Company Description

At PrideStaff, we deliver innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance! \r\n\r\nOur Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.