Granulator Operator

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Whether you have some machine operating experience or are a motivated entry level candidate you'll have the opportunity to be trained to operate our TPU granulation equipment and grow your future in the manufacturing field.

PRIMARY ROLE:

The primary role of a Granulator I Operator is to learn the skills needed to support the back end of the NGR (Next Generation Recycling) machine, and to gain proficiency in the operation of 1 of our 3 granulators to a degree that requires minimal assistance from your peer group.

Responsibilities:

* Conduct a shift exchange explaining issues during shift with incoming shift.

* Read and interpret paperwork (e.g. work orders, sales orders, or reprocessing notes)

* Perform pre-operation checklist to ensure safety of machinery.

* Unload materials or virgin block from Gaylord; visually inspect for quality.

* Start up and operate granulator, including guillotine knife and blender.

* Monitor particle size of granules and cleanliness of regrind.

* Operate a fork truck and/ or pallet jack bringing materials to and from the warehouse.

* Operate overhead hoists and lift carts to handle and package finished goods.

* Take samples as required.

* Observe machine to detect clogged blades and hopper.

* Disassemble/reassemble and clean granulator (including blades, screen, cradle, and bin).

* Make minor changes and adjustments to machinery with little or no supervision (e.g. transition from material to material, clearing jams).

* Follow all safety and lock-out procedures associated with the granulator and its operation.

* Prepare skids for return to warehouse with correct packaging material and labels.

* Perform material handling tasks and inventory control using barcode scanner.

* Attend daily shift meeting.

* Train other Operators when required.

* Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality.

* Data entry into computer to include tracking of machine time, total regrind per shift, etc.

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Education & Skillsets:

* Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.

* Ability to use a computer; including but not limited to manufacturing software.

* Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisor.

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex multiple step instructions.

* Ability to deal with problems and non-standardized situations with multiple variables.

* Ability to work overtime if required to meet business demands.

* Ability to understand operation of machinery with some mechanical abilities.

Preferred Education & Skillsets:

* High School Diploma or GED.

* Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

* 1-3 months related work experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

* Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

* Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds with assist of pallet jacks.

* Be able to work 12-hour shifts.

* Perform repetitive tasks.

* Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk.

* Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and balance, sometimes in awkward or tight spaces.

* Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

* Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks.

* PPE Requirements:
Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe), safety glasses, bump caps, protective gloves; when performing certain tasks, and hearing protection, when required.

* Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks.

Work Environment:

* Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot.

* The atmosphere may contain dust, fumes, and odors.

* May include mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive and radiation hazards.

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are…