Wash Line Operator

Position Summary

The Polymer Center Wash Line Operator oversees and operates the Grinding and Wash Line processes of the Polymer Center. The Wash Line Operator ensures adherence to all accident prevention programs and leads Grinding and Wash Line operations to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and other standards. The Wash Line Operator maintains a strong working knowledge of the rPET Grinding and Wash Line equipment, and is responsible for efficient operation and basic troubleshooting of the process.

• Works to remove unsafe conditions or situations from the Grinding and Wash Line processes of the Polymer Center.
• Executes the Grinding and Wash Line manufacturing plan on their given shift.
• Performs pre- and post-operation inspections of the Grinding and Wash Line equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure safe operations.
• Maintains strong working knowledge of and safely and efficiently operates Grinding and Washing equipment using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitors production and waste materials for evidence of unacceptable product and/or waste.
• Continuously monitors the condition of the equipment to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize downtime.
• Performs and documents minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Leads and/or Maintenance for repair.
• Completes Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to Supervisor as needed.
• Follows all required safety policies and procedures.
• Serves as a positive representative of the Company to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty to the Company.
• Executes other operational plans to help achieve or exceed the division’s budgeted goals.
• Understands, supports and executes product delivery while actively supporting maintenance and the operational role in equipment quality and maintenance.
• Creates a collaborative, communicative team environment and drives employee engagement with the Company.
• Performs other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

• Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or recycling experience.

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits details:

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:
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