Extruder Operator

Extruder Operator

Join Reynolds Consumer Productsand Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team. We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive hourly pay and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opportunity for an Extruder Operator to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Richmond, VA.

Pay: $23.86 /hour

*12hr Night Shift 2-2-3 Schedule*

Responsibilities

As an Extrusion Operator, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring a blown film extrusion line to ensure consistent film quality, production efficiency, and adherence to safety standards. You will identify and resolve issues such as equipment malfunctions, process variations, or quality concerns to minimize downtime and maintain smooth, reliable production in a fast-paced packaging environment.

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Ensure compliance with GMP's, Safety, Quality Procedures and keep Productivity Standards
• Operate assigned Extrusion Machines at required rate
• Start and stop machines as needed
• Perform general set-up, change-over, and shut-down tasks
• Monitor all extrusion and winding machinery operations continuously for quality and efficiencies
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and make adjustments to correct issues
• Perform necessary adjustments to maintain and/or improve product quality
• Maintain run efficiencies established for the line and products
• Perform quality checks at prescribed intervals
• Complete paperwork including Operator logs, Quality Checks, and other required forms
• Communicate any health and safety, hygiene, quality, and efficiency issues to the supervisor promptly
• Perform minor PMs as needed
• Maintain housekeeping around assigned operations
• Follow company safety procedures and policies
• Assist other operators as needed
• Communicate production information both written and verbally
• Perform all other assigned duties

You will love it here if

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

What we have to offer you here at Reynolds

• Wisely Pay Card so you can get your money fast
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Employee Wellness Program
• 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• Life Insurance
• Employee Resource Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Infertility Coverage
• Enhanced Musculoskeletal Wellness Program

Requirements

We need you to have:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Safety - Understand and carry out oral instructions; read and carry out written instructions.
• Ability to retain and act on oral instructions.
• Ability to observe and read instruments gauges, dials and make adjustments.
• Ability to estimate size and quantity of objects.
• Ability to constantly observe for quality defects as well as subtle problems with machine.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.

Icing on the cake:

• Prior manufacturing experience
• 2+ years of Machine Operator experience
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues effectively
• Ability to work independently.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Team oriented
• A positive attitude
• Enjoy repetitive work

Pay Range: USD $23.86 - USD $23.86 /H