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Extruder Machine Operator

Gelpac
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Description

Now hiring ! Come work at a place to build your future and be an integral part of a fast-paced, safety-oriented, and growing industry! We are an ESSENTIAL employer that is ACTIVELY HIRING at our Cincinnati, OH facility!

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint. Together, we are ProAmpac, the trusted leader in global change in the packaging industry.

The safety and health of our team is our top priority. ProAmpac has taken great steps to provide all personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment for you.

We are actively seeking Extrusion Operators to join our team. If you are a Machine Operator looking for a new opportunity with a leading packaging company, ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team!

What ProAmpac Has To Offer

  • Quarterly bonuses: perfect attendance bonus
  • 11 paid company holidays
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplemental offerings
  • Company-provided life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Wellness program – living a healthy lifestyle can get you a discount on your health insurance premiums AND other incentives

We have openings for Extrusion Operator . In this role, you will operate an extruder machine in a safe manner and produce quality product with minimal scrap, meet production schedules and keep work area clean. The starting pay potential for this position can be up to $22.00/hour depending on prior experience.

Additionally, You Will Be Responsible For The Following

  • Run Equipment : you will run an extruder machine to create film. You will perform any light maintenance that is needed on assigned machine and communicate any major issues to supervisor/lead.
  • Follow Instructions: you will read, understand and follow all work instructions to produce product that meet standards (production, scrap and quality).
  • Ensure Compliance: you will ensure departmental compliance with all certification requirements and will maintain good housekeeping practices in accordance with AIB/ISO standards. You will maintain quality of products being produced at or above the required specifications.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 1-year manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Strong math, measurement and attention to detail skills
  • Ability to work well in a team and as an independent contributor
  • Must be able to work 12-hour schedule (2 day on, 2 day off, etc.)
  • Must be able to work Overtime

Qualifications

Education

Required

  • High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Full-Time

Salary : $22

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