Pelletizer Operator Assistant (STP)

Five Star Management • Houston, TX

4d

About The Position

This position safely operates film recycling equipment to process scrap films into reusable material that meets established quality standards. The role uses available plant resources efficiently, including machinery, film, resins, and recycled materials, and reports to the Leader and Extrusion Engineer.

The operator assistant works on the manufacturing floor to prepare, feed, monitor, and inspect materials and recycling equipment. The position also supports production changes, equipment cleaning, basic troubleshooting, process documentation, and maintaining a clean work area using the 5S methodology.

Requirements

• Knowledge of recycling processes and the operation of recycling machinery.
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, plastics, extrusion, or recycling.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong communication skills to interact with staff at all levels, including supervisors and managers.
• Basic computer skills for operational and communication purposes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take a proactive approach.
• Ability to stand for long periods, repeatedly lift and handle loads over 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, climb, and work in high- and low-temperature environments.
• Own transportation is required to visit more than one facility during the day.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Company’s Core Values in the work environment.
• Operate the assigned film recycling line safely and efficiently to meet production and quality requirements.
• Load, sort, inspect, and feed scrap film into recycling equipment according to approved procedures.
• Monitor grinders, shredders, compactors, extruders, pelletizers, conveyors, and related equipment; make routine adjustments and report abnormalities.
• Identify film types, resins, additives, contamination, and recycled materials in the work area, including their applicable quality standards.
• Perform product and order changes, start-ups, shutdowns, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting of film recycling machinery.
• Inspect recycled material and record process information to support traceability and quality requirements.
• Keep the work area clean and free of loose film, pellets, and other materials throughout the shift using the 5S methodology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed