Pelletizer Operator Assistant (STP)
About The Position
The Pelletizer Operator Assistant safely operates film recycling equipment to process scrap films into reusable material that meets established quality standards. The role efficiently uses available plant resources, including machinery, film, resins, and recycled materials, and reports to the Leader and Extrusion Engineer. The position operates an assigned film recycling line, handles scrap film, monitors and adjusts equipment, performs product and order changes, start-ups, shutdowns, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting. It also inspects recycled material, records process information for traceability and quality, and maintains a clean work area using the 5S methodology. Work is primarily on the manufacturing floor and requires personal protective equipment. The employee must have their own transportation to visit more than one facility during the day.
Requirements
- Knowledge of recycling processes and the operation of recycling machinery.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, plastics, extrusion, or recycling.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Strong communication skills to interact with all levels of staff, including supervisors and managers.
- Basic computer skills for operational and communication purposes.
- Self-sufficient and capable of working with minimal supervision.
- 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.
- Must have own transportation to visit more than one facility during the day.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
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 used in the work area, including 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
