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Is the health insurance from Diamond Plastics affordable enough for their workers?

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How easy is it to take sick days at Diamond Plastics?

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100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
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Do people at Diamond Plastics feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
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Do people at Diamond Plastics recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
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Do people get enough training when they start at Diamond Plastics?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
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Do people get support to advance at Diamond Plastics?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 83% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
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Do people think Diamond Plastics’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
60% 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 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Diamond Plastics is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
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Manufacturing Extrusion Operator (Macon) Start at $23/hr with pay increases/skill achievements

DIAMOND PLASTICS

Macon, GA

$23/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Diamond Plastics rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 84 rated plastic manufacturers

Job description

EXTRUSION OPERATOR

Diamond Plastics Corporation is one of today's leading PVC pipe producers in North America and one of the largest producers in the world with products for both water and sewer applications through 60 inches in diameter. Diamond Plastics has seven manufacturing facilities located strategically across the United States.

The position is in charge of one or more extrusion and/or manufacturing processes that produces PVC (polyvinyl chloride) materials into pipe. The position is responsible for the complete extrusion process from raw material to finished product including manufacturing standards and efficiencies, maintaining quality standards and documentation of all processes during their watch. The position is expected to support Diamond Plastics Corporation's teamwork strategies and assist their co-workers to maintain all continuous improvement strategies.

WHY JOIN US

Building our foundation by hiring exceptional talent. Join, Work And Succeed. Our employee benefits packages include:

Competitive pay - Starting wage $23 with ability to move up skill levels

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Affordable Medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance

401(k) retirement

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position is responsible for but not limited to:

Determine setup procedures and assist with installation of dies, machine screws, and sizing rings on machines according to specifications.

Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of manufacturing process. Continue to monitor these processing throughout the shift and make adjustments to meet production efficiencies and specifications. Produce extruded pipe into of specified lengths and weights.

Operate and/or oversee saw to cut pipe to specified lengths.

Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as tape measure, calipers, gauges, or micrometers. Adjust controls to meet specified measurements and diameters. Record hourly pipe readings such as temperature, weights, wall thickness and diameter and length. Reject products not meeting specifications.

Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with templates or samples to verify conformance to standards. Reject products not meeting specifications.

Bundle pipe according to inventory/shipping specifications.

Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.

Maintain housekeeping practices equivalent to plant standards.

Comply with all company safety, standards, rules and policies.

Reliable attendance.

Other tasks as assigned.

Skill levels: This position is skill-level based with specialty skills that must be achieved for each level. Skill-based pay is a set compensation based on the achievement of these skills. All individuals will also perform the essential functions of each skill level achieved.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.

2. Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors.

3. Must be able to lift, push and pull weights to 60 pounds.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and physical requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

SCHEDULE

12-hour shift

Rotating Day/Night shift (alternating 3-4 shifts every other week)

Overtime

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