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34 Spartech Extrusion Machine Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

Join the Manitowoc - Spartech Team! We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs ... The operator positions include extrusion production line and/or automated material handling and ...

Join the Manitowoc - Spartech Team! We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs ... The operator positions include extrusion production line and/or automated material handling and ...

Join the Naperville - Spartech Team! We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to join ... Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch ...

Join the Naperville - Spartech Team! We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to join ... Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch ...

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Do workers at Spartech get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
93% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Does Spartech pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
63% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Spartech affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
91% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Spartech?

Most people get paid time off work.
90% 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.

Do workers at Spartech worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do Spartech workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Spartech?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do Spartech managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
82% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Spartech spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
40% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Spartech?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

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

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

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

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
61% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Spartech?

Most people feel stressed out here.
88% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Spartech enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
47% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Spartech recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
72% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Spartech?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
65% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Spartech?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

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

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% 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 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Spartech is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
76% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
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Infographic showing various Extrusion Machine Operator job openings at Spartech in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 89% Physical, and 11% Remote job distribution.
Production Operator (REQ769)

Production Operator (REQ769)

Spartech

Manitowoc, WI • On-site

$21.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Spartech rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 78 rated plastic manufacturers


Job description

Production Operator - Starting Wage is $21.50 per hour!

Manitowoc, WI

How can you make a difference at your job and can have the opportunity to grow?

Join the Manitowoc – Spartech Team!

We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs. - Most Benefits Start Day One!

In Manitowoc we heavily support automotive customers with flexible sound barrier and non-carpet flooring sheet. Our sound barrier product also is used in building and construction and energy markets for sound control applications. Manitowoc also produces black color concentrate pellets which are used in our customers process to color their end products.

We are currently looking for Production Operators to join our production team to support our variety of customers. If you meet the qualifications and want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large you become “just a number”, and who has a large focus on safety and success, Spartech might be the ideal company for you!

Job Summary:

This position is an advanced-level position within the manufacturing area, primarily responsible for performing material handling utilizing forklift, weigh-up, and/or packaging duties within the production department. Ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost and meets customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Spartech policies and procedures. Concurrent with performing these duties, the Production Operator will be expected to progress through our operator training program. The operator positions include extrusion production line and/or automated material handling and Banbury mixer operation.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Accomplish the duties of the job utilizing safe work habits and maintaining a safe workplace
  • Required to assist operator in unloading winder
  • Required to assist operator during change over’s
  • Required to inspect finished rolls, vacuum if dust is visible and inspect each roll for non-conforming characteristics [i.e., angel hair, loose rolls, roll weave or bad cuts]
  • Must be able to read and understand shop orders
  • Communicate with operator and shift lead
  • Perform cleaning task of equipment and plant
  • Stage rolls and other packaging items needed for production
  • Maintain inventory moves into the MIS in an accurate and timely manner
  • Remove roll, weigh, and properly package material from the winder/stacker and move to the designated area in the warehouse
  • Record daily total down time with reason codes
  • Operate forklifts as required (Change gas cylinders and/or do general maintenance as required)
  • Must be able to work a full schedule workweek and fulfill overtime requirements as needed
  • Perform SQC and quality testing, also responsible to cross check all paperwork and material labeling
  • Cut cores/ cardboard per size stated on work order
  • Receive any additional direction from operator
  • Competency in plant operator positions.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • May be required to train other employees
  • Active participant in Kaizen and lean events

May be required to perform duties not specifically listed above, the listed duties are subject to be changed at any time, as deemed necessary to support the business.

Key Metrics:

  • Safe and accurate movement of raw materials/by-products to the manufacturing equipment
  • Assist operator in any needed task
  • Accurate paperwork
  • Completion of duties in a timely and organized manner
  • Maintain clean lines in the manufacturing area
  • Be a certified forklift driver
  • Maintain a safe work environment
  • Direct and coach individuals as part of the backup operator duties

Requirements

  • Direct and coach individuals as part of the backup operator duties

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Must possess above average math and reading skills
  • Requires the ability to complete paperwork accurately and timely

Mental Demands:

  • Requires good hand/eye coordination and good vision
  • Must be a self-starter and team oriented
  • Must be conscious of all safety aspects affecting the manufacturing operations

Benefits

  • We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs. - Most Benefits Start Day ONE!Benefits include:
    • Medical, Dental, & Vision.
    • Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
    • Flexible spending accounts.
    • 401(k) with a strong matching program.
    • 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
    • 11 paid holidays.
    Spartech LLC, headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging industries with over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day— for example if you start your morning with a yogurt or your child eats a single serving peanut butter—you may have already seen some of our materials. More unique uses of our materials can be seen in Military or security applications, for example, with bullet proof materials. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success.
    Spartech, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

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