What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Machine Operator - 2 shifts available position at Palram Americas?
Job description
Using thermoplastic technology and extrusion manufacturing processes, Palram creates market solutions with our PVC and polycarbonate products, ranging from stadiums and airports to agricultural facilities, commercial buildings, retail stores, and private residences.
Our goal is to provide a family-oriented and exciting work atmosphere, employee education, skills training, and health and wellness support. These standards help us create long-term benefits and prosperity for our employees and customers.
**Hiring Immediately**
Salary Range: starting up to $18.00/hr. (Night Shift Differential $3.50)
Qualifications or Requirements
- Ability to accurately read metric tape measure
- Perform basic math skills
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. repeatedly, stand, walk, bend, twist, and/or reach for duration of shift
- Possess strong time management skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Forklift operation experience a plus!
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Benefits with 100% employer-paid options
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Built-in Career Progression!
Shift Details
- Day Shift: 6:45 am – 7:00 pm IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!
- Night Shift 6:45 pm – 7:00 am
Responsibilities
- Receives finished plastic sheeting out of extruder, creates neatly stacked pallets, marks sheet counts
- Completes replacement of rolls of tape, protective covering, barcodes, and other materials
- Completes Light Transmission and Product Control tests, makes necessary corrections
- Performs length/width and pallet changes
- Performs silo setup and operation of raw materials
- With assistance, performs color changes; basic machine maintenance and cleaning; start up and shut down procedures; and thickness changes
- Conducts yellow tagging procedure and documentation
- Other duties and activities as directed
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kutztown, PA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work a 12 hour shift?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kutztown, PA 19530 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18