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PrideStaff

Machine Operator

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $17–$18/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Exeter, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Machine Setup:

Load raw resin pellets into hoppers, adjust barrel temperature profiles, and align dies or screen packs.

Production Monitoring:

Watch continuous output runs (such as blown film bubbles or extruded sheets) to maintain correct gauge, width, and tensile properties.

Quality Control:

Inspect finished packaging material for defects, tears, or uneven thickness, logging data into quality assurance sheets.

Maintenance & Safety:

Clear minor clogs, perform routine cleaning, and follow plant safety standards like lockout/tagout protocols.

Requirements Education:

High school diploma or general education equivalent; technical certificates in plastics technology are a plus.

Experience:

Ranging from entry-level trainee positions to 3+ years of hands-on experience with specific blown-film or co-extrusion machinery.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand for long shifts, lift heavy material loads (up to 50 lbs / 23 kg), and work in warm or fast-paced industrial environments.

Compensation / Pay

Rate (Up to): $17.00 - $18.00