Extruder Assistant

Printpack, Inc.

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Villa Rica 1, GA Until 9/1/2026 First posted July 3, 2026 Last posted July 3, 2026
Job description
Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, is seeking a qualified candidate interested in Extruder Assistant at their VR1 facility located in Villa Rica, Georgia.

Applicant must be willing to work any shift.

Pay: 18.14 - $27.20 depending on experience

Plus an additional $2.50 per hour for the night shift premium

Schedule: 12 hour - Night Shift 7:00pm – 7:00am on a 3/2 schedule

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life – after 30 days of employment

  • 401K with company match

  • Hourly Bonus Program

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Annual reviews with a potential for a pay rate increase

  • Up to $120 for steel toed shoes

  • Up to $135 for uniforms

  • Up to $125 for prescription safety glasses

  • Overtime

Minimum Requirements:

  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure

  • Ability to be self-directed and multitask

  • Ability to lead and manage the performance of others

  • Timeliness

  • Ability to obtain forklift license and operate forklift

  • Ability to use a computer

  • Ability to calculate/count

  • Assist Extrusion/Laminating line in order to:

  • Ensure your own safety while operating the machine and that of those assisting with operations

  • Manage the duties of an assistant including, but not limited to:

    • Prepare printed rolls for lamination (primary unwind)

    • Prepare back stock rolls for lamination (secondary unwind)

    • Place rolls in machine and prepare for splicing (both unwinds)

    • Assist in removing rolls from rewind

    • Remove and weigh startup rolls at beginning of job

    • Keep box resins stocked and ensure wand is placed in resin

    • Clean NIP roll in machine during setup and downtime to prepare for startup

    • Perform daily housekeeping

    • Remove and weigh waste from both unwinds

    • Remove and weigh waste from rewind if necessary

    • Make waste bales when baler is full

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About this role

Summary

Assist in extrusion and lamination processes, ensure safety, prepare and manage rolls, and maintain equipment.

Job title

Extruder Assistant

Experience level

none

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Villa Rica, GA, on-site work only

Salary

$2k–$3k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

read tape measurebe self-directedmanage performanceoperate forkliftuse computercalculateweigh

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

extrusionlaminationmanufacturingforklift operationquality control
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Villa Rica, GA 30180, USA

On-site City