Resin Operator

At Lubrizol, we're bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you'll be empowered to make a real impact – on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift + Hours
: 12-hour shifts - 6am-6pm - DuPont Schedule

The Resin Operator
safely operates, and monitors equipment used to process, blend, extrude, and package resin products. This role follows established safety, quality, and operating procedures, maintains accurate production records, performs equipment cleaning and inspections, and supports efficient plant operations in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment

Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly condition

Ability to read and follow written procedures

Wear and maintain PPE as required

Follow site 5S program

Expected to cover overtime and/or openings in regular schedule to keep plant operating efficiently

Ability to work on fork lift, electric pallet jack, scales, strapping machine, stretch wrapper, drum mover, drum tipper, blenders, guillotine, granulators, skids, etc.

Obtain and maintain valid fork truck license.

Responsible for the size reduction of polyurethane batches using hydraulic guillotine and granulator.

Clean size reduction equipment following established procedures

Responsible for the extrusion process; including being able to start, maintain, and shutdown the process.

Perform in-process checks as required

Clean extrusion systems following established procedures

Responsible for packaging finished granules and pellets as instructed.

Clean packaging systems following established procedures

Calculate and add quantity of anti-blocking agent to in process and final blends of material as instructed

Conform to plant Quality Management System to maintain material traceability through the resin process

Maintain accurate and complete documentation of run time condition and variations from established parameters on production work orders.

Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to supervisor.

Follow established company rules and regulations, safety precautions and maintain quality standards.

Issue maintenance work orders using SAP system

Identify, label, and quarantine non-conforming materials

Manage waste generated from the process and its disposal

Work closely with engineering to suggest possible process improvements

Be able to record information on to logs and work orders with high level of accuracy.

Perform other related duties as required or as directed by your supervisor.

Follow training progression as defined in the plant Training and Role Matrix

Basic math skills – able to calculate gross, tare, and net weights

Computer skills – must be able to use email systems, Computer Based Training, MS Excel, MS Word, and SAP.

Experience in plastics/manufacturing industry is preferred but not required

Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.

Must have the ability to work well with others in a team environment.

High School Diploma or GED

Work in a manufacturing environment

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Extruder Operator Experience

At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

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