Resin Handling Specialist

Revolution is hiring a Resin Handling Specialist in Mesquite, Texas! This critical role is responsible for the safe and efficient receipt, transfer, blending, and distribution of polyethylene (PE) resin throughout the manufacturing process using a centralized silo and conveying system. As a Resin Handling Specialist, you'll help ensure accurate resin formulations, maintain material traceability, monitor material flow, and provide high-quality blended materials that keep production running smoothly.

Your commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance will play a key role in delivering exceptional products and supporting operational excellence.

• Operate and monitor resin receiving, storage silos, vacuum conveying systems, and blending equipment, including day bins.
• Prepare resin blends according to production work orders and material formulations.
• Verify resin grades, lot numbers, additives, and color concentrates before mixing/pumping.
• Load additives, regrind, masterbatch, and other approved materials into blending systems according to specifications.
• Monitor silo inventory levels and coordinate material replenishment with Quality.
• Transfer resin from railcars, bulk trucks, gaylords, supersacks, or bags into designated silos.
• Maintain proper material identification and traceability throughout the production process with at least weekly counts.
• Perform quality checks on blended materials to ensure consistency and compliance with production requirements with the help of Quality.
• Troubleshoot material flow issues, including bridging, conveying blockages, and equipment alarms, and share with Ops and Maintenance for resolution.
• Clean mixers, hoppers, filters, loaders, and conveying equipment to prevent contamination.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on resin‑handling equipment with assistance from Maintenance as needed.
• Record production data, material usage, inventory transactions, and equipment inspections as required.
• Follow “First in, first out” (FIFO) inventory practices when applicable.
• Communicate material shortages, equipment issues, and quality concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Assist with inventory counts and material reconciliation when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Follow all OSHA, plant safety, and environmental regulations.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing or plastics industry experience preferred.
• Experience with polyethylene (PE) resin handling preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Essential reading and writing skills are required.
• Basic ability to do math.
• Basic computer skills.