Extruder Operator

Position Title: Extruder Operator ** ** Location: Frazeysburg, OH Pay: Up to $19.25/hour to start, plus quarterly performance bonus opportunities Schedule: Monday--Thursday, 6:00 AM--4:30 PM; Friday overtime, 6:00 AM--2:30 PM, mandatory when scheduled Two paid 15-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch per shift Type: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt) Position Summary: We're hiring an Extruder Operator to run our extrusion line, turning regrind flake into quality pellets that meet our production goals. If you have hands-on machine operation or maintenance experience and like solving problems on the floor, this role is for you. You'll work closely with production, safety, quality, and engineering teammates in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Your benefits start after just 30 days, and you'll earn 40 hours of vacation from day one. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities include the following : ** - Set up the extruder safely and correctly, including bringing it to the right temperature and cleaning the die head - Follow work instructions from start-up through shutdown - Operate a crane to load regrind flake into the hopper - Drive a stand-up forklift to move finished material from bagging to the scale for weighing and labeling - Perform quality inspections, including pellet size, melt flow, surface moisture, and pellet voids - Troubleshoot equipment issues independently while managing multiple tasks - Read and record machine settings to support continuous improvement - Enter production data into our ERP system - Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA, and company safety procedures at all times - Keep your work area clean and organized using 5S methods - Meet or exceed production standards and suggest ways to improve our processes - Take on other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications - Prior manufacturing experience, especially with extrusion equipment, cranes, or stand-up forklifts - Working knowledge of OSHA safety rules and Lockout/Tagout procedures - Ability to read and understand basic English and do basic math - Clear verbal and written communication and strong time management - A self-motivated approach, working well both independently and as part of a team - A proven commitment to quality, compliance, and productivity - High school diploma or GED Work Environment & Physical Requirements This is a 100% indoor manufacturing role on your feet for most of the shift. - Push, pull, lift, and carry up to 75 lbs. - Stand and walk for long periods; climb, kneel, and work in confined areas - Perform repetitive motions and single-hand grasping - Work at heights of 15 to 35 ft. - Use power tools, calipers, and tape measures safely - Operate material handling equipment, including a crane and stand-up forklift - Full range of vision (near, far, color, and peripheral) - Work around high heat and loud noise; heat-resistant gloves and hearing protection are required - Wear required PPE: steel-toe shoes, gloves, and safety glasses Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. ** ** Benefits Quarterly performance bonus and wage rate increase opportunities Medical, dental, vision, prescription, short-term and long-term disability, and more, starting after 30 days 401(k) with 100% Company Match at 4% with immediate vesting Paid Vacation plus 9 paid holidays Annua