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Monday-Thurs 9pm to 7am Starting Pay: $18.00/hour and up (based on experience) Shift Differential $1.75 per hour About Americhem Americhem is one of the world's largest manufacturers of custom color ...

Americhem- Extrusion Operator 3rd shift, Liberty, NC Eligible for holiday pay upon hire! We are actively hiring Extrusion Operators to join our team at our Liberty, NC plant. Americhem is one of the ...

Monday-Friday 7am to 3pm Starting Pay: $18.00/hour and up (based on experience) About Americhem Americhem is one of the world's largest manufacturers of custom color concentrates. Our products ...

Americhem- Extrusion Operator 2nd Shift, Liberty, NC Eligible for holiday pay upon hire! We are actively hiring Extrusion Operators to join our team at our Liberty, NC plant. Americhem is one of the ...

Monday-Thurs 7am to 5pm Starting Pay: $18.00/hour and up (based on experience) About Americhem Americhem is one of the world's largest manufacturers of custom color concentrates. Our products support ...

Area EHS Manager

Stow, OH · On-site

$75.90K - $102.90K/yr

Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies. Our business is built around ...

Area EHS Manager

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$79.70K - $108K/yr

Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies. Our business is built around ...

Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies. Our business is built around ...

Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Engineer Intern to support the design, preparation, integration, and improvement of enterprise data assets. This role is ideal ...

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Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Engineer Intern to support the design, preparation, integration, and improvement of enterprise data assets. This role is ideal ...

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Americhem Jobs Information

Do workers at Americhem get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
85% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Does Americhem pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
70% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Americhem?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Americhem?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Americhem feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Americhem get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
80% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Americhem?

Most people feel stressed out here.
69% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Americhem recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Americhem?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
57% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Americhem?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 73% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Americhem’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
92% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Americhem is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
85% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
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Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Americhem

Concord, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Americhem rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 76 rated plastic manufacturers


Job description

Manufacturing Equipment Operator Dispersion – 3rd Shift

Location: Concord, NC
Schedule: Monday–Thurs 9pm to 7am
Starting Pay: $18.00/hour and up (based on experience)

Shift Differential $1.75 per hour


About Americhem

Americhem is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of custom color concentrates. Our products support a wide range of industries and applications, enabling customers to produce high-quality finished goods. We are actively hiring Extrusion Operators to join our Concord, NC manufacturing team.


Position Summary

The Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion equipment used in the production of color compounds. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.


Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain the highest standards of safety by following all safety procedures and actively participating in safety programs

  • Operate extrusion and related production equipment, including extruders, feeders, pelletizers, scales, dies, and classifiers

  • Produce compound samples according to customer and production specifications

  • Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance

  • Add color mix to feeders using a tow motor/forklift to position color pots correctly

  • Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot mechanical issues as needed


Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • 1–2 years of manufacturing or production experience strongly preferred

  • Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting capability

  • Forklift/tow motor experience preferred

  • Solid math and analytical skills

  • Dependable, reliable, and self-motivated work ethic


Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive starting pay: $18.00/hour and up

  • 120 hours (3 weeks) of Paid Time Off

  • 10 paid holidays

  • Free uniforms

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage starting 30 days to the first of the month

  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D after 90 days

  • 401(k) with generous company match:

    • Dollar-for-dollar match on the first 3%

    • 50% match on the next 2%

    • No vesting period


Safety Commitment

The safety of our employees takes precedence over all other initiatives. All team members are required to comply with established safety policies, procedures, and corporate safety communications.





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