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Overview Berry Global is a plastics manufacturer located in Des Moines, Iowa. We are growing and looking to add Machine Operators to our Extrusion Teams To learn more about Berry, visit Responsibilities EXTRUSION OPERATOR Pay: $16.50 + $1.00/per hour shift diff = $17.50/hr The Extrusion Operator assists in setting up and operating thermoplastic extruders and associated production equipment to convert plastic resins into blown film for flexible plastic sheeting, tubing or bags. Performs manufacturing operations which will result in efficiently producing a flexible product on a timely basis that meets all the customer's product specifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Follows Berry Global's Safety Absolutes and various safety policies. Reviews Production Order Form specifications to insure the correct equipment, packaging supplies and raw materials are available to produce a product that meets the customer's specifications. Assists in performing equipment production setup under the direction of the Lead Operator or his designee. Set ups may include but are not limited to the following production equipment: Sets up and controls all aspects of the extruder machine operation. Periodically observes and checks finished film coming off the production lines and if detects substandard product takes immediate corrective action to eliminate any causes of sub-standard product. Monitors production equipment to insure equipment is operating properly and under supervision of the Lead Operator performs routine maintenance on equipment. SCHEDULE 12 hour night shift 7pm - 7am / 2 days on 3 off/rotating Overtime Qualifications Des Moines, IA: Reliable means of transportation Manufacturing: 1 year (Required) Eligible to live/work in the U.S. BENEFITS 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class 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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (Location US-IA-DES MOINES Job ID 2023-22096 Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Manufacturing Location : Address 2201 BELL AVE