Extrusion Operator

Posted: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
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Location: Janesville, WI, 53545, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 11-1021.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Georgia-Pacific is hiring!

Description:

Your Job

We are seeking an Extrusion Operator to support safe, efficient material flow and production within our Extrusion Department. In this role, you will operate extrusion machinery, support equipment changeovers, troubleshoot issues, and uphold our safety and quality standards.

Location: Janesville, WI

What You Will Do
  • Assist in the efficient flow of materials within the Extrusion Department and Warehouse
  • Operate extrusion machines according to established procedures, guidelines, and customer requirements
  • Achieve and maintain forklift certification; operate forklifts and pallet jacks
  • Manage dryers, crystallizers, and loading equipment
  • Transport scrap materials, raw materials, and supplies
  • Assist with grinding materials and edge trim
  • Communicate with Extrusion and Warehouse personnel
  • Support extrusion equipment setup and operation to meet production requirements
  • Assist in troubleshooting extrusion equipment
  • Inspect finished products for quality and correct defects
  • Measure and weigh materials/products to ensure conformity to standards
  • Prepare machinery for job changeovers
  • Assist Extrusion Technicians with minor equipment repairs
  • Record and maintain accurate production data
  • Move materials, supplies, components, and finished product
  • Assist with training and perform all other duties as assigned
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • 0-2 years of sheet extrusion experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to use measurement equipment
  • Dependable, self-starter with strong work ethic
  • Understanding of GMP, AIB, and ISO procedures


Who We Are

Georgia-Pacific (GP) is among the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, nonwoven fabrics, building products, and related chemicals. Our products are part of many daily rituals that make life better. From paper towels to hand soap, tissues to napkins, our products help people clean up, take care of themselves, and stay healthy.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquĆ­, or tu ).

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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