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EXTRUDER HELPER

Company:
ABX
Location:
Homer, LA, 71040
Posted:
September 18, 2025
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Description:

ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions is a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging providing critical applications in healthcare, personal care, and food products.

We are offering full time positions with competitive pay and benefits, which include a bonus program based upon the company's financial success.

Benefits: * Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance all with eligibility date of hire.

* Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Insurance offered, and employer paid.

* 401(k) with employer match.

Job Description: ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions is seeking an experienced Extruder Helper to join our team in Homer, LA.

The Extruder Helper will assist the Operator in maintaining product quality, minimizing waste, maximizing productivity, performing changeovers, roll changes, machine loading/unloading, cleaning, and routine preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate must be able to operate the machine independently within 6 months.

Responsibilities: * Assist Operator with extruder operations including changeovers, roll changes, loading/unloading, cleaning, and preventive maintenance * Monitor product quality, minimize waste, and maximize productivity * Operate extruder machine independently in Operator's absence after training period * Maintain safe work practices and follow all EH&S rules * Assist with printing, priming, and drying oven operations/cleanup * Obtain raw stock and finished samples for the lab * Handle roll tickets, blending systems, ordering materials, cutting cores * Perform automatic splicing and setup crane operations * Conduct quality checks on finished rolls and flag defective material * Complete required hazardous waste management training annually * Adhere to hazardous waste handling and flammable liquid transfer procedures * Maintain good housekeeping in the machine area Qualifications: * Experience in manufacturing, extruder operations preferred * Ability to climb, stoop, bend, push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.

* Good comprehension, communication, coordination skills * Capable of using industrial equipment, tools, computers * Public relations and organizational skills * Cross-training capabilities Working Conditions: * Inside facility with temperatures ranging hot to cold * Occasional outside work in various weather conditions * Manufacturing environment with florescent lighting ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

ABX is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment for all employees and applicants for employment based on individual merit.

ABX complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities.

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