Lead Operator, Blown Film & Bag-Making Lines

Job Description

Job Description

Build What Matters at Heritage Bag — Can Liner Division

Shape your career in high-impact manufacturing. As the Lead Operator across blown-film extrusion and bag-making, you’ll keep our can-liner lines running safely, efficiently, and to spec—while setting the pace for quality.

Your impact

• Drive end-to-end production: extrude film for trash can liners and convert it on bag lines
• Own quick, precise changeovers to meet varied product runs
• Perform routine equipment care—screens, blades, and Teflon tape included
• Flag issues early and partner with supervisors/maintenance to resolve
• Maintain output and quality targets across assigned lines
• Record production and scrap accurately in our systems
• Prepare finished goods: wrap, weigh, and secure pallets
• Lead by example on safety, enforcing policies and procedures
• Provide coverage during breaks, meals, and shift handoffs
• Contribute wherever needed—other duties as assigned

What sets you up for success

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Background in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years operating production machinery
• Direct experience with blown-film extrusion
• Comfort operating Glouster 418–type bag machines (preferred)
• Experience with CMD Rotary bag machines and winders (preferred)
• Knowledge of polyethylene resin conveying and blending systems
• Organized communicator who keeps teams aligned
• Basic computer skills for data entry and production reporting

Technical strengths

• Mechanical troubleshooting on production equipment
• Conducting and documenting machine safety inspections
• Setting up lines for efficient, repeatable production runs
• High School / GED

Why this role

You’ll operate at the center of a reliable, essential product stream, with clear line-of-sight to results you can measure: quality, throughput, and uptime. If you thrive on hands-on problem solving and steady leadership at the line, we’d like to meet you.