Extrusion Operator

3 positions

Location: Concord, NC
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Starting Pay: $18.00+/hour (based on experience)

Shift Differential: $1.75

Americhem is actively hiring Extrusion Operators to join our Concord, NC manufacturing team. Americhem is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of custom color concentrates. Our production operators play a critical role in setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion equipment to produce high-quality compounds used in a wide range of finished products.

• Maintain the highest level of safety by following all safety procedures, participating in safety programs, and proactively identifying safety improvements





• Set up, operate, and tend extrusion equipment to produce compound samples according to specifications





• Use production equipment including extruders, scales, feeders, classifiers, pelletizers, dies, and calibration devices





• Perform routine preventative maintenance to keep machinery and mechanical equipment in optimal working condition





• Load color mix into feeders using a tow motor/forklift to lift and position color pots correctly





• Ensure product quality, accuracy, and adherence to production standards

• High school diploma or equivalent





• 1–2 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred





• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues





• Forklift/tow motor experience preferred





• Strong math and analytical skills





• Dependable, reliable, and self-motivated work ethic

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance (eligible after 30 days to the first of the month)





• 120 hours (3 weeks) of Paid Time Off





• 10 Paid Holidays





• Free uniforms





• Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance (after 90 days)





• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match:

  
  
  
  
  
  

  • Dollar-for-dollar match on the first 3%

  
  
  

  • 50% match on the next 2%

  
  
  

  • No vesting period

  
  
  

The safety of our employees takes precedence over all other initiatives. All team members are required to comply with established safety policies, procedures, and corporate safety communications.