Extrusion Machine Operator - Nights

Location Address:

606b Walters Street, Reidsville, North Carolina 27320

Work Shift:

12hr-C Shift (United States of America)Production equipment operators-are you looking for an opportunity to turn your experience into a great career with a national manufacturing company? Join our team at Altium Packaging! We are one of the nation’s largest blow molding companies and a leading supplier of rigid plastic packaging solutions to national, regional, and local customers across North America. As we continue to grow, we need talented and experienced people, just like you, to serve as Production Machine Operators. In this role, you will operate a variety of production equipment, including blow-mold machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. You will need a strong background in operating equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Operating blow-mold machines (including wheels, reciprocating, or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles

• Performing audits, weights, and quality checks

• Adhering to quality control, blow mold process procedure, and Good Manufacturing Practices

• Making adjustments to meet product specifications

• Repairing or replacing pneumatic and hydraulic lines

• Assisting with preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin, and other mechanical changes

• Grinding excess bottle and material

• Troubleshooting and resolve process problems

• Preparing maintenance request forms and documenting equipment repairs

• Preparing and documenting daily reports, including rejects, regrinds, and line efficiencies

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3 years’ experience as a machine operator

• 2 years' experience as an extruder operator, preferred

• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery & measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)

• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical skills

• Basic English & Math skills

• Machine troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals

• Ability to work overtime

• Physical stamina and strength/able to stand for long periods of time

TRAINING:

• Completion of Altium Machine Operator 1 training within 90-days of hire date

• Must be able to train on days, if needed

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Hourly Rate

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• Holiday/Vacation Pay

• 401K with Company Contribution

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Learning & Training Opportunities

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource - Our People!

We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!