Operator

Arclin•Albany, GA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Operator to join our Albany, GA facility. This role is part of a high‑functioning production team responsible for safely and efficiently producing quality products. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience, including operation of production equipment and fork trucks.
Demonstrated competency with computers and basic PC software.
Ability to lift 50 repeatedly throughout the shift.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret production orders to determine required materials and number of batches.
Measure and weigh cleaning materials (rubber/water) to clean rotors effectively.
Set heater temperatures (170–180°F) and perform rotor cleaning.
Review and prepare mixer orders by locating and organizing raw materials in mixing sequence.
Weigh each ingredient accurately, ensuring the scale is zeroed before each measurement.
Use plastic bags to hold raw materials during weighing.
Enter ingredient amounts into the computer system.
Verify raw materials meet specifications, rounding measurements to the nearest tenth and keeping values at the lower end of the fraction.
Shut down the control panel to perform mixer clean‑outs.
Inspect and clean the mixing area to prevent contamination, including machine interior, exterior, and surrounding floor.
Follow mixing directions step‑by‑step according to the production order.
Monitor temperature gauges to ensure proper batch mixing conditions.
Test batch temperature using a probe to confirm it is within required parameters.
Secure the mixing area after each batch.
Deliver first‑batch samples to the lab for testing and follow instructions for adjustments or continuation.
Drop approved batches to the extruder conveyor and monitor the extruder control panel for proper flow.
Communicate with the Extruder Operator to maintain smooth line operation.