Vinyl Clad Oper Trainee

The Extrusion Operator Trainee is an entry-level role for people new to plastic extrusion who want to learn the skills needed to become a high-level operator. No extrusion experience is required. In this role, you’ll learn to set up and tear down extrusion lines, keep the line running, produce parts to customer specifications, package parts to customer expectations, and complete production paperwork accurately and legibly. Safety comes first, including consistent use of proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and work around extrusion equipment, including extruders, co-extruders, electric saws, hand saws, hand cutters, hot dies, pullers, water tanks filled with non-potable water, fly knives, and pneumatic tools such as nail guns (not a complete list)
• Set up and tear down extrusion lines, including lifting and positioning 10–30 lb dies onto stationary bolts between waist and chest height
• Read instruction books written in English to identify the equipment, parts, and customer specs needed for each job
• Fill hoppers by lifting 10–30 lb buckets to a height of 6 feet
• Keep the line running and produce parts to the specs assigned by the customer
• Package parts to meet customer expectations
• Complete production paperwork accurately, completely, and legibly
• Learn to read a tape measure and calipers accurately
• Learn to use hand tools such as hammers, nail guns, staple guns, wrenches, and tape guns
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris, water, and slip and trip hazards
• Keep line ends clear for emergency exits, and keep electrical panels, fire extinguishers, and exits unblocked
• Report equipment issues or damage to the supervisor
• Return equipment to its proper area
• Complete training on job-appropriate PPE and equipment-specific safety features, and use PPE consistently
• Work with others to learn new jobs

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to read and write in English
• Able to count and do basic math
• Able to learn to read tape measures and calipers
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to communicate clearly with others when passing along information
• Strong attention to detail and basic problem-solving ability
• Available to work 2nd shift, Monday night through Friday morning, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Plastic extrusion experience is not required

Physical Demands

• Walk and stand on concrete floors for the full shift
• Frequently lift 10–30 lbs, including to a height of 6 feet
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, and walking up and down stairs
• Manual dexterity for handling tools, parts, and paperwork

Work Environment

• Manufacturing floor in an unheated, non-air-conditioned warehouse
• Work around hot dies, saws, cutting tools, pneumatic tools, and water tanks

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.

We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make.

At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.

Integrity~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.

Vision~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.

Commitment~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.

Communication~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right.

Stewardship~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.

When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual can make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

M-D Building Products, Inc. offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Location: 3715 Brooklet Leefield Rd, Brooklet, GA 30415