Night Shift Extruder Grinder

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries.  We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability. 

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe. 

Want to learn more?  Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description: The Ext Grinder is responsible for supporting the production environment by managing scrap generated by both the Extrusion and Thermoforming departments. This role requires strong attention to safety, quality, and productivity—core values of the TOPPAN culture. The Ext Grinder works collaboratively within the operations team and reports directly to the Supervisor.

Position: Ext Grinder

Hiring Manager: Matthew Crabtree

Hours: 6:45am-7:00pm or 6:45pm-7:00am, 4 days on / 4 days off

Location: Plant City, FL

Rate: $19.88/hr. + $ .50 shift differential

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage all scrap produced by the Extrusion and Thermoforming departments.
• Ensure scrap is placed directly into scrap trailers and kept off the warehouse floor.
• Communicate and coordinate with the shipping department to schedule scrap and roll trucks.
• Maintain effective communication across teams to support operational needs.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to follow strict PPE requirements, including face shields, earmuffs, gloves, and steel‑toe boots.
• Forklift and clamp truck driving experience (on‑site certification will be provided).
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.