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Shift: 2-2-3 Schedule – 12-hour shifts
• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

OR

  • Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
    Must be available to work weekends and holidays
    Job Type: Full-Time
    Pay Rate: From 22.00 per hour (Competitive pay with shift differential)
    Start Date: ASAP

 

Job Summary

Join a global leader in flexible packaging as an Extrusion Operator in a clean, safe, and climate-controlled facility in Mundelein. This is a full-time, direct hire role with benefits starting day one, quarterly bonus eligibility, and advancement opportunities. Responsible for operating and troubleshooting extrusion machines to ensure quality production output.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety procedures and guidelines

  • Operate extrusion lines, including setup and die head changes

  • Monitor barrel augur, extruder, and forming/winding controls

  • Handle nip rollers, rewind shafts, and razor cut devices

  • Ensure proper scrap recovery procedures

  • Inspect finished product and perform quality checks

  • Assist in maintenance and repair duties as needed

  • Maintain production records and documentation

  • Keep work area clean and equipment in working condition

 

Machinery/Equipment Used

  • Extrusion machines and die head equipment

  • Barrel augur systems

  • Forming/winding control systems

  • Rewind shafts and cutting tools

 

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • Prior manufacturing or machine operation experience

  • Mechanical aptitude; ability to read a ruler

  • Strong communication and basic computer skills

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for up to 12 hours

  • Alert, safety-conscious, and organized

 

Hire On Benefits

  • Benefits start Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, life)

  • 401(k) with up to 8% company match

  • Quarterly bonus eligibility

  • Paid holidays and vacation

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development

  • Gym membership and employee discounts

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Paid Parental Leave

 

Additional Details

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

  • This employer participates in E-Verify

  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening

  • Reliable transportation required due to shift hours or lack of public transit access

  • Equal Opportunity Employer: All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with federal and Illinois EEO laws

  • Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities

  • No fees are ever charged to applicants for applying, interviewing, or placement

  • Complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act—pay is based on skills, experience, and job requirements only

  • Follows the Chicago Ban the Box ordinance—criminal background checks only occur after a conditional offer

  • We do not ask about prior wage history in compliance with Illinois law

 

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