Extrusion Operator

Extrusion Operator

What is my day to day like?

As an Extrusion Operator, you play a critical role in supporting continuous manufacturing operations by safely operating, maintaining, and optimizing extrusion equipment to produce high-quality sheet products. This position ensures production efficiency, material accuracy, and compliance with safety, quality, and BRC standards.

The typical day-to-day of this position will include but is not limited to:

• Operate, monitor, and adjust extrusion lines and auxiliary equipment to maintain product specifications, centerline conditions, and production targets.
• Perform start-up, shutdown, and changeover activities, including disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of extruder components, dies, and related systems.
• Continuously monitor sheet quality, perform measurements and testing (SPC, micing, oven testing), and take corrective action when needed.
• Troubleshoot extrusion, material flow, and equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
• Manage raw material systems including blenders, dryers, hoppers, and silos by setting ratios, calibrating equipment, and monitoring material usage.
• Support material handling processes by ensuring proper flow, cleanliness, and identification of raw materials, blends, and finished goods.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with GMP and AIB standards.
• Operate and support auxiliary systems such as grinders, laminators, and scrap systems when applicable.
• Complete production reporting and system entries (e.g., downtime, material usage, and output) accurately and in real-time.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and perform housekeeping duties to prevent contamination.
• Identify, report, and escalate safety, quality, or mechanical issues promptly.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding safety, quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

What makes a person successful in this position?

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in extrusion, manufacturing, or industrial operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of extrusion processes, material systems, and auxiliary equipment (blenders, dryers, grinders, etc.).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Understanding of SPC, product measurement, and quality control processes.
• Ability to read and interpret production work orders, specifications, and centerline documents.
• Experience working in GMP, food safety, or BRC-regulated environments preferred.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and system use.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to safely work with tools, machinery, and at heights when required.

What will my schedule be like?

This is a full-time position, working 12-hour shift. This role is fully onsite to support continuous manufacturing operations and requires flexibility to support production demands across shifts.

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, benefits and more.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.

Learn More About Sabert:

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

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We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call (732) 721-5544 or email HR2@sabert.com for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position