Pelletizer

Position: Pelletizer 7pm-7am

Day Shift: $20/hr 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Night Shift: $20/hr + $2 night differential 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Shifts are on a rotating 2-week schedule:

• Week 1:
  Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (48 hours)
• Week 2:
  Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (36 hours)

As a Pelletizer Operator, you will be a key player in our closed-loop manufacturing process, converting plastic regrind into uniform pellets suitable for downstream applications like injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion.

Role and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Forklift Operation:
  Safely operate sit-down forklifts to streamline the loading and unloading of gaylords and other bulk material containers.
• Pelletizer Operation:
  Conduct end-to-end pelletizing processes by feeding regrind material into the pelletizer, ensuring effective melting, shaping, and cooling phases to produce high-quality pellets.
• Data Entry:
  Perform real-time data tracking for inventory management and material-flow optimization.
• Machine Maintenance:
  Perform preventative maintenance activities, such as filter changes and machine lubrication, to ensure the long-term reliability and efficiency of the pelletizer.
• Material Management:
  Conduct material transitions and maintain a comprehensive daily log of key production metrics like regrind consumption and pellet output.
• Labeling:
  Generate and affix precise labels to material batches and finished products, ensuring traceability.
• Quality Control:
  Implement QC protocols to monitor pellet uniformity and other quality metrics, initiating corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Attendance:
  Uphold consistent attendance to ensure seamless production cycles and maximize throughput.
• Safety Compliance:
  Adhere to strict safety protocols, including PPE requirements, to mitigate operational risks in a high-temperature, fast-paced environment.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  Foster a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in training sessions, reporting anomalies, and embracing organizational initiatives for quality enhancement.

Required Skills / Abilities / Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Forklift experience 2-3 years.
• 1-2 years of Machine Operator experience, preferably in plastics manufacturing
• Proficiency in basic math and metric system measurements
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Mental/Physical Requirement

• Capacity to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Stamina to stand throughout the entire shift.
• Comfortability working in elevated heat conditions.