Molding - Mixer (Resin Technician) - Shift D (7:30PM - 7:30AM)

Polytainers Inc•Toronto, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Polytainers is a leading manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging serving the food, dairy, beverage, and consumer goods industries across North America. We combine advanced manufacturing technology with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. Our success is driven by our people. We offer a team-oriented work environment, opportunities for career growth, and a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement. At Polytainers, you’ll be part of a stable, growing organization where your contributions make a real impact. POSITION SUMMARY: Molding Mixer, reporting to the Molding Shift Supervisor (Process Technician as backup for reporting), is primarily responsible for replenishing resin and pigment in the molding machines. Additionally, the Mixer will handle product and color changes as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others as part of a team
Ability to give concentrated attention for long periods of time
Uses sound judgment to make good decisions
Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational need

Nice To Haves

Previous experience on handling scissor lifts would be an asset
Previous experience on handling the skyjack would be an asset

Responsibilities

At the beginning of each shift, the Mixer will walk around to visually check for low pigment levels at machines and replenish those which are low
Monitor and replenish resin when used from Gaylord
Check the resin levels in surge bins and silos and report to SS/PT if switching is required
Verify rail car connection as necessary at the request of shipping office and sign off, report to SS/PT if any issues arise at the resin silos
Check the silos outside to ensure there is no resin leak and keep the surrounding area free of spill
Perform daily cleaning of TF resin loading system and keep records
Inspect and clean hopper magnet and filters during TF machine daily scheduled cleaning and sign off cleaning documents
Perform manual mixing of resin and colour as needed
Be familiar with Gravimetric blender operation basic steps in blending resin and colour as needed, know to down load and run different recipes
Keep records of resin/pigment lot traceability and submit to SS/PT on a daily basis
Assist PT in resin and pigment engineering trials as required
Drain resin from surge bins into gay-lords for delivery to Zip/Lees Summit as required
Perform Resin/Colour Changes
Perform test to determine melt index for resin in QC lab and keep records
Work on getting resin and pigment supply daily for mold changes and sign off mold change forms
Properly store the uncontaminated pigment of the used colour in the colour bins
Transport the colour bins between warehouse and production floor
Ensure colour units are operational
Perform the resin change-over according to the schedule
Collect the used resin and properly store the uncontaminated resin in the surge bins
Inspect and clean machine hopper magnets and filters on a bi-weekly schedule and perform ejection test on bunting diverter
Report any maintenance of machine hopper magnets and filters to SS/PT and maintenance department
Maintain colour units and report on colour motor blender issues to SS/PT
Daily/weekly/monthly Mixer check list to be completed by Mixer
Clean the production floor of any resin/pigment spill during replenishment
Monthly clean outside Silos free of any spilled resin and keep records
Maintain surge bin and pump room cleanliness at all times
Load cardboard into baler and cycle. Wrap, tie, and eject completed bales
Keep the pigment and gay-lord storage area clean and tidy and report any issues to SS/PT
Responsible for diagnosis of vacuum in material deliver lines and take appropriate actions
Escalate issues to maintenance when problem not resolved
Keep track of replacement hose and filter stocks and report to SS/PY as needed
Perform basic troubleshooting on the con air blender and escalate to SS/PT if any issue is foreseen
Change colour motor as necessary and advise maintenance if repairs are required