**Extruder Operator – Foam Industry** **Location:** Hickory, NC **Shift:** Third Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM) **Pay:** $19/hour **About the Role:** We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced **Extruder Operator** to join our team in Hickory, NC. In this role, you will operate advanced extrusion equipment to produce high-quality foam products. If you’re mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. **Key Responsibilities:** + Operate extrusion machines to produce foam products according to specifications + Perform routine inspections, adjustments, and light maintenance to ensure consistent production + Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet required standards + Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime **Why Join Us:** + **Meaningful Work:** Your contributions will directly impact products used by consumers every day + **Modern Equipment:** Work with cutting-edge extrusion technology + **Competitive Pay:** Enjoy a stable third shift schedule with strong compensation + **Career Growth:** Join a growing company with real opportunities for advancement **Qualifications:** + Minimum 2 years of extrusion machine operation experience (experience with LDPE foam is a plus) + Strong math skills and the ability to read and interpret product drawings + Familiarity with digital calipers and quality inspection tools + Effective communication and time management skills + Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed + A team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic **Ready to Apply?** If you're looking to grow your career in manufacturing and work with a supportive, forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply today. **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.