6:45pm-7:00am |Extrusion| Full Time | On the Job Training | With 12-Hour Shifts, You Get Nearly Half
Job Description
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Jumpstart Your Career in Extrusion – No Experience Needed!
Have a great attitude and a willingness to learn? We’ve got you covered.POLYWOOD® offers exciting on-the-job training in Extrusion, so you can earn while you learn valuable skills.No experience? No problem. If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to invest in your success! Apply today!
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Pay: $17 per hour plus 12% shift differential ($19.04)
January Work Schedule/Calendar (645p-7a)
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Option 2 Schedule
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HELP BUILD PRODUCTS THAT ARE STRONG, SUSTAINABLE, AND BUILT TO LAST.
Join the POLYWOOD® Extrusion Department, where your skills will contribute directly to creating high-quality HDPE lumber. Be part of a process that transforms raw materials into durable products that drive our success.
What You'll Do
- Operate and monitor extrusion equipment, including a 14-foot screw that melts HDPE plastic pellets, color chips, recycled plastic pellets, and regrind at 350 degrees.
- Ensure proper pressurization of the melted material into the die to achieve the required shape and size.
- Manage the cooling process by guiding the extruded lumber through 100 feet of water.
- Oversee automatic saw operation to cut lumber to the correct length.
- Inspect and stack lumber on wood skids for transport to production.
- Maintain accurate production records by counting, weighing, and logging units of lumber and scrap on daily production sheets.
- Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark relevant information on containers.
- Build and repair skids to ensure proper storage and transport.
- Operate industrial trucks to assist with loading and moving materials and products.
- Perform routine maintenance and keep work areas clean, organized, and free of debris.
- Replace fuel containers in power lift trucks as needed.
- Complete end-of-shift duties and ensure readiness for the next production cycle.
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What We're Looking For
- We seek individuals who bring experience, technical skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Experience: Previous experience in extrusion, production, or related manufacturing roles, particularly with tools such as calipers, CNC equipment, extruders, and sawmills, is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating production machinery, including calipers for precise measurements, CNC equipment for automated machining, extruders for material processing, and sawmills for cutting and shaping materials.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to inspect products and ensure they meet strict quality standards through accurate measurements and thorough evaluations.
- Safety & Security: Knowledge of safety protocols and a strong commitment to following them while working with heavy machinery and potentially hazardous materials.
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing demands, troubleshoot equipment issues, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Bonus Skills
- Dependability: Reliable performance, consistent attendance, and a proactive approach to maintaining productivity and quality.
- Ethics & Professionalism: Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, and a strong work ethic in all tasks, ensuring high-quality output and collaborative teamwork.
- Strategic Thinking & Innovation: Proactively identifies areas for improvement, contributes to innovative solutions, and seeks opportunities for learning and development.
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Why You'll Love Working with Us
- Valued Contribution: Play a critical role in producing high-quality materials that form the foundation of POLYWOOD® products.
- Growth Opportunities: Expand your technical knowledge and experience with advanced extrusion equipment and production processes.
- Team Environment: Join a collaborative team dedicated to precision, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Commitment to Safety: Work in a safe, supportive environment that prioritizes employee well-being.
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About Us
At POLYWOOD®, we design and build outdoor furniture that brings people together and stands the test of time. We do this using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD® lumber made from recycled plastics. But the strength of our products starts with the strength of our people.
This role plays an important part in a process that transforms raw materials into durable products that drive our success, supporting the employees who build, ship, and innovate our furniture every day.
Check out this video - Genuine Polywood Explore the impact of your work in every product we create: Extrusion Lumber.
If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d love to meet you! Apply today!
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POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Extrusion Technician, Extrusion Operator, Lumber Extrusion Operator, Production Extrusion Operator, Extrusion Line Operator, Plastic Extrusion Specialist
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