Extrusion Operator, 1st Shift

Job overview

The Extrusion Operator, 1st Shift role is onsite in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and starts at $18 per hour, with higher pay for experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Americhem describes its commitment to environmental responsibility and employee, customer, supplier, and public health and safety. The operator processes non-complex color compounds safely and to specification. By setting up and tending extrusion equipment, monitoring product quality, and documenting production details, the role helps maintain efficient production and consistent finished products.

What you'll do

• Prepare work areas and materials
• set up and change over extruders and related equipment
• produce compound samples and pellets to specifications
• check pellet quality and reprocess out-of-specification product
• adjust machine settings with team-leader or Level 3 coworker guidance
• troubleshoot and report production issues
• prepare labeled product containers for shipping
• follow safety procedures and complete production records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

extrusion operator

machine operator

1st shift

americhem

cuyahoga falls oh

onsite

$18/hr starting

monday–friday

6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

extrusion

color compounds

quality control

manufacturing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 paid holidays
• 120 hours of paid time off
• retirement savings plan
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Monday–Friday first shift, 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; starting pay is $18 per hour, with more offered for experience.

About the employer

Americhem is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.