Regrind Leader

Plastipak•Newark, OH

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Regrind Technician, you will maintain and handle all resins and all related equipment to ensure a food safe and quality product is provided. The company prides itself on high standards for quality products and a positive team culture, and has been recognized as an America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. They offer stability and growth through a strong promote-from-within business practice, a stable job through market uncertainty, and have been in the community for 46 years. The food-grade facility is exceptionally clean. Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. It operates over 60 sites globally with more than 6,000 employees. Plastipak is a family-owned company that prioritizes its people, offering career opportunities and a future to feel good about.

Requirements

Ability to work Monday through Friday, 6:45 am to 3:00 pm with some weekend/overtime involved
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
One to three months mechanical experience and/or related training
Must be certified in driving a forklift
Must be quality conscience and diligent on keeping resin contaminate free
Computer experience is a must
Ability to read and write and be able to comprehend detailed instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers
Work overtime as necessary, based on production needs/demands
Must be flexible
Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
Work outside in the elements

Responsibilities

Unload bulk trucks and railcars into silos and maintain resin samples and documentation
Responsible for railcar switches and placement and communicates with railcar service
Responsible for tagging regrind / scrap in warehouse area and maintain proper inventories
Reporting daily inventory status of railcars silos and regrind
Responsible for completing daily and weekly cleaning checklists
Perform all grinder PM’s, blade changing and machine upkeep
Perform all vacuum pump system PM’s and filter changes
Perform all conveyor PM’s
Complete all PM’s in SAP
Maintain dust collector and all piping
Maintain and clean rail siding and silo area
Join with your team to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, reliability, quality and scrap reduction
Be an active member of Clean Sweep Team