Job Description
Job Description
Description :
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.
Requirements :
Required Skills / Abilities / Competencies
High School Diploma or equivalentForklift operation experience is highly desirable.1-2 years of Machine Operator experience, preferably in plastics manufacturingProficiency in basic math and metric system measurementsAuthorization to work in the U.S.Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GEDMental / 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.