Location Address: 606b Walters Street, Reidsville, North Carolina 27320 Work Shift: 12hr-C Shift (United States of America) Shift: 6:45PM - 7:00AM (12-hour rotating schedule) Location: Reidsville, NC Altium Packaging is one of the largest plastic container companies and suppliers of rigid plastic packaging. We specialize in customized mid- and short-run packaging solutions and serve a diverse customer base in the pharmaceutical, dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, and beverage/juice segments. The Extruder Operator / Prisma Sorting Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining recycling process equipment, including Prisma optical sorting systems and plastic extrusion equipment. This position ensures material quality, production efficiency, safety compliance, and accurate documentation throughout the recycling process. Responsibilities: Set up, start up, operate, and shut down recycling extruders according to standard operating procedures. Monitor temperatures, pressures, melt quality, throughput rates, and pellet quality. Make process adjustments to maintain production and quality targets. Perform material changeovers and startup purges. Inspect pellets and finished products for quality defects. Record production data, downtime, quality checks, and material usage. Verify incoming material meets processing requirements. Conduct routine quality checks and document results. Segregate non-conforming material and notify supervision. Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce contamination and waste. Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety footwear. Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures before servicing equipment. Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents immediately. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Requirements: High school diploma, or equivalent (GED). Associate’s degree, preferred 2 years' experience as an extruder operator, preferred Apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty, preferred Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery & measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.) Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical skills Basic English & math skills Machine troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals Ability to work overtime Ability to recommend process improvements Benefits: Competitive Hourly Rate Medical, Dental & Vision Holiday/Vacation Pay 401K with Company Contribution Tuition Reimbursement Learning & Training Opportunities Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas. Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers. Our Guiding Principles Act with Integrity & in Compliance Drive Value Creation Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs Focus on the Customer Act with Humility Treat others with Dignity and Respect Seeking Fulfillment in your Work We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging! We are the National Leader in a Stable, Growing Industry! Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.

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