**We're Hiring: Extruder Operator – Foam Industry** **Location:** Hickory, NC **Position Type:** Full-Time **Shift Options:** + First Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM + Second Shift: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM + Third Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM **Pay:** $19/hour **About Us** We are a leading innovator in foam manufacturing based in Hickory, NC—committed to producing high-quality products and fostering a forward-thinking, team-oriented environment. If you're passionate about hands-on work, enjoy solving problems, and want to grow your career in a dynamic setting, we invite you to join our team. **About the Role** As an Extruder Operator, you’ll play a key role in the heart of our production process. You’ll be responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting extrusion machinery to ensure consistent, high-quality output. This role offers hands-on work with modern equipment and a chance to be part of a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and innovation. **What You’ll Do** + Operate and monitor extruder machinery to produce foam products according to specifications + Perform regular inspections and minor maintenance to keep production running smoothly + Adjust machine settings to match material and product requirements + Conduct quality control checks to ensure compliance with standards + Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues; escalate major issues promptly + Maintain accurate production records and follow safety procedures **What We’re Looking For** + Minimum 2 years of extrusion experience (LDPE foam experience is a plus) + Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality + Solid math, communication, and time management skills + Basic computer literacy + Ability to read and interpret product drawings and digital calipers + Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and alternate shifts as needed + Comfortable working in a fast-paced, variable-temperature plant environment **Why Join Us** + **Innovative Environment:** Work with cutting-edge extrusion technology + **Team-Oriented Culture:** Join a workplace that values collaboration and continuous improvement + **Growth Opportunities:** Be part of a growing company with room to advance + **Stable Schedule:** Choose from multiple shifts based on availability **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.