Job Description

About Us

Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms. Headquartered in Kimberly, Wisconsin, Nekoosa has 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, iC Group, in Aalter, Belgium. Our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. 

We have built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work/life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Nekoosa, and leave your mark on the world.

What we are looking for 

Extrusion Helper - Night Shift

Location: Lakewood NJ - 1650 Corporate Rd W, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Hours:  Monday – Friday 7:00 PM  – 6:30 AM

Please Note: Only applicants who submit a resume will be consider for the position.

Nekoosa Coated Products (CET Films) is currently recruiting candidates for an Extrusion Helper at their Lakewood, NJ location.

Safety Excellence

• Maintain a positive work culture that is centered on safety to support a plant safety incident goal of zero.  
• Achieve 100% safety participation every quarter.   
• Participate in all safety training and conduct periodic audits of LOTO and confined space procedures.    

Production Excellence: 

• Upon completion of training period, operate wide or narrow cast extrusion film lines.
• Operate rewind or slitting converting equipment, as needed.
• Prepare machines for production by setting up blenders, reviewing work order, adjusting settings and regulate throughout run by adjustment of controls.
• Maintain specifications by observing operations; detecting malfunctions; inspecting web; adjusting controls.
• Resolve production problems by altering process to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work space by ensuring all tools, equipment and parts are spotless and put away in designated areas as measured by housekeeping audits.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs through completion of production and quality logs.
• Support clear metrics and performance versus targets for the organization comprised of the following: safety, quality, productivity, service and scrap.   

Required Core Competencies:  

• 1-3 years of experience is preferred 
• Knowledge of film extrusion and converting a plus
• Organized
• Safety-focused
• Self-Motivated – Positive Attitude 
• Results Driven:  Accountable, Respectful, and Different
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office  (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Communication Skills (Written/Oral) 

Work Environment

What We Offer You

Benefits are the game changer!  We value our employee’s health and happiness by providing new hires benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Our benefits may include:

• Competitive medical, dental, life, AD&D, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous annual time off allotment, including vacation (based on company service), parental leave, paid volunteer time, sick or emergency time, and 12 holidays. 
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and annual steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
• 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (available to employees and their families), annual bonus program, referral bonus program (up to $1,750), STD, LTD, and much more!

A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required.

Nekoosa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at [email protected].