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Extrusion Helper (All Shifts) Greenville TX

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An Extruder Machine Operator operates and maintains machines that extrude or draw out thermoplastic or metal materials into hoses, bars, tubes, rods, wires, or structures.

$41,292 / year median in Texas

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Job Position:
Extrusion Helper (All Shifts)
Greenville TX Role:
Extrusion Production Support Helper → Maintenance Operator /
Technician Location:
Rockwall, TX 75032
Pay Rate:
$17.75/hr
Environment:
Non-climate-controlled plant (hottest department; plastic melting process).
Shift Options:
12-hour shifts (5:45 AM - 5:45 PM Days OR 5:45 PM - 5:45 AM Nights) on 3-4 day rotational schedules (A, B, C, or D Shift). Position Overview The Extrusion Helper supports the primary step in plastic production. This fast-paced, high-pressure role ensures continuous operations across extrusion lines through raw material staging, roll handling, packaging, and scrap management. Candidates must be comfortable working around high heat and climbing multi-level stairs/ladders up to 60 feet high .
Core Job Duties Line & Roll Operations:
Cycle and unload film winders; wrap finished pallets for staging.
Material Management:
Request and stage new raw materials; remove unused materials from production areas; weigh finished goods.
Labeling & Documentation:
Create and apply accurate finished-good labels.
Equipment & Inventory Transfer:
Drive a sit-down forklift (once certified by SPR Packaging) to relocate rolls and heavy pallets.
Housekeeping:
Keep machines, platforms, and work floors clean and free of hazards. Role-Specific Assignments (Internal Alignment): 1
B Material Handler:
Primary focus on material movement, forklift staging, and resin supply. 1A/1C Helper (FFS): Line support and automated Form-Fill-Seal packaging assist. 1
B Recycler:
Scrap processing, resin reclamation, and grinder operations. 1
A Rewinder:
Salvaging, trimming, and inspecting off-spec rolls. 1
D Extrusion General:
Multi-line utility support, elevated die cleaning assistance, and break coverage. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education & Skills High school diploma or equivalent. Basic computer skills (for finished good labeling and basic tracking). Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
Physical & Environmental Demands Heights:
Comfortable climbing multiple line ladders and platforms up to 60 feet high.
Lifting:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
Heat:
Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled, high-heat industrial environment.