Granulator Operator

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.

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.

The primary role of aGranulator I Operatoris tolearn the skills needed tosupport theback end of the NGR (Next Generation Recycling) machine, and togain proficiency in the operation of1 of our 3 granulators toa degree that requires minimalassistancefrom your peer group.

• 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 ensuresafetyof machinery.
• Unload materials or virgin block from Gaylord; visually inspectfor 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 shiftmeeting.
• Train other Operators when required.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality.
• Data entry intocomputerto include tracking of machine time, total regrind per shift, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to read,writeandcomprehendsimple 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 withcoworkers 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 ifrequiredto meet business demands.
• Ability to understandoperationof machinerywith some mechanical abilities.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1-3 months related work experience preferred.

• 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, twistand balance, sometimes in awkward or tight spaces.
• Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Meet Mativcertification requirements tooperate
  
  Power Industrial Trucks.
• PPE Requirements:
  Employees are required towear Personal Protective Equipmentincludingsafety shoes (steel toe or composite toe), safety glasses, bumpcaps, protective gloves; when performing certain tasks, and hearing protection,when required.
• Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks.

• Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot.
• Theatmospheremaycontaindust, fumes,and odors.
• May include mechanical, electrical, chemical,explosiveand radiation hazards.

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
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