Pulverizing Room Operator
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Forklift Operator, Machine Operator
- Location 4010 Hospers Drive South,Hospers, IA, 51238,United States
- Employee Type Full Time
- Required Degree High school
- Manage Others No
Must have CDL, with air brakes and clean driving record to apply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- 1. Receives plastic pellets as needed from the railroad using the appropriate truck.
- 2. Uses the pulverizing system to grind pellets in to a resin.
- 3. Place the resin in proper locations (resin silos).
- 4. Maintains pulverizing equipment with assistance of maintenance crew.
- 5. Empties vent bags and Containment Containers at the start of each shift and when switching bins.
- 6. Immediately cleans any powder/resin spilled outside or on the floor as well as any pellets spilled by the railroad or at the plant.
- 7. Keeps cement beneath bins clean by sweeping area and disposing of garbage.
- 8. Maintain the outside cyclone by making sure it is empty at the beginning of each shift.
- 9. During each shift, checks the rate of pulverizing at least twice. (Rate equals beads to resin per hour, or pounds per hour.)
- 10. Works along with Material Handler to determine amount and type of resin needed for production.
- 11. Verifies inventory is accurate weekly.
- 12. Enters or collects data to be entered into ERP system regarding bin transfers and cycle counting of raw materials.
- 13. Helps as needed with the scrap plastic reduction and usage.
- 14. Uses outside storage appropriately (pins lids on bins).
- 15. Helps maintain scrap reduction by working with the material handler.
- 16. Acts as a back up as needed to material handler(s), including entering in inventory and bin to bin transfers.
- 17. Ensures equipment and property is maintained and cleaned properly, including but not limited to machines and vehicles.
- 18. Maintains organized work area including arranging parts and production flow.
- 19. Cleans and sweeps area, disposing of garbage as needed.
- 20. Operates forklift and other material handling equipment, as needed.
- 21. Uses computer system to clock “in and out” of jobs and record any needed information.
- 22. Works as member of DHI Team, handling whatever assignments are necessary to meet production schedule. Assignments may include working in other areas, etc.
- 23. Projects enthusiasm about the company through positive interactions with others, including internal and external customers.
- 24. Complies with company policies.
None.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and ability to read.
Reads and comprehends simple written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Capacity to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to accurately complete basic production and employee related paperwork.
Aptitude to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Ability to operate computer and comprehend basic computing for data collection.
Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Proficiency with hand/air tools, such as knives, drills, etc.
Mechanical aptitude is helpful.
Ability…
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