Plastics Processing Machine Operator

Location: Evans City

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The focus of the Plastics Processing Plant Worker is to be trained as a general plant worker and plastics processing equipment operator. The Processing Plant Worker serves as an important role keeping all equipment operational in a safe efficient manner. The objective of the position is to provide a safe, cost effective working environment, while operating under Prometheus Polymers’ guidelines and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Processing plastic material. This includes categorizing, sorting, and preparing plastic products for use in the production process
• Operating grinding equipment
• Operating a 6” extrusion compounding line
• Operating Polyethylene pulverizes
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Conducting light equipment maintenance and general plant labor
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required
• Mechanical aptitude
• Acute attention to details
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of polymers are a plus but not required
• Willingness to adapt in an evolving environment
• Innate sense of urgency that provides proactive and consistent work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in a manufacturing setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear while performing other projects. This is largely a physical role; involving working with heavy equipment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)