Extruder Assistant

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. To view your rights and government notices, please see the links below: Know Your Rights - Conozca sus Derechos - Your Rights Under USERRA (dol.gov) - FMLA - FMLA (Spanish) - Polygraph Protection - Right to Work - Right to Work (Spanish) Printpack is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist you with your application for employment or job search, please get in touch with us by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include in your email a brief description of the accommodation you are requesting and the position for which you are interested in applying. Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years. Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families. Some of their 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. The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.” As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success. Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully…for you.