Americhem- Extrusion Operator 1st shift, Concord, NC We are actively hiring Extrusion Operators to join our team at our Concord, NC plant. Americhem is one of the world's largest manufacturers of custom color concentrates. Our production operators specialize in setting up, operating, and tending extruding machines to process a variety of products that our customers use to manufacture a vast array of finished products. Pay: Starting at $18.00 but will pay more for experience Shift: 1st (7:00am - 3:00pm) Extrusion Operator Requirements/ Preferred Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: 1-2 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/production strongly preferred. Extrusion Operator Knowledge and Skills: * Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot * Tow motor/forklift experience * Dependable, reliable, and self-motivated Solid math and analytic skills Extrusion Operator Essential Duties: * Holds safety in highest regard by making good safety decisions, following safety procedures, watching out for the safety of self and others, contributing to safety improvements and participating in safety programs * Produce compound samples according to specifications by using production equipment, devices and instruments (extruders, scales, feeders, classifiers, pelletizers, dies, visual display units, dials, and calibrators) * Keeps machinery and mechanical equipment operational by performing preventative maintenance tasks on machine and equipment * The Operator adds color mix to the feeder by using a tow motor/forklift to lift the color pot up to the platform, and setting it in the proper slot. Benefits: * Medical, Vision, Prescription, and Dental Insurance * 120 hours of PTO * 10 Paid holidays * Company provided Life Insurance * Generous 401k match with no vesting period Safety Compliance The safety of our employees takes precedence over all other initiatives and considerations. All employees are required to comply with established safety protocols as outlined in our policies, procedures, and corporate communications.