Advanced Recycling Operator - Extrusion & Processing

The AZEK Company; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The AZEK Company is seeking a Recycling Operator II for our Wilmington, OH facility. You will independently operate and monitor recycling and processing equipment, including pulverizers and extrusion stages, while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires at least 1 year in extrusion and strong mechanical aptitude. Day-to-day responsibilities include batching, material staging, and real-time process adjustments to meet production specs, with emphasis on safety and CTQ compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, production, machine operation, or industrial experience required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of extrusion experience required; plastic extrusion experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently operating and troubleshooting industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience monitoring and adjusting process parameters to maintain production and quality requirements.
• Experience with pulverizers, shredding, grinding, batching, plastics processing, or similar production equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Forklift and skid steer experience preferred; must be able to obtain and maintain required company certifications.
• Ability to independently understand and follow SOPs, BOPs, LOTO procedures, and quality specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and material transactions.
• Work schedule flexibility based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate, monitor, adjust, start up, and shut down assigned recycling and processing equipment.
• Operate pulverizer equipment and demonstrate a strong understanding of equipment functionality and system flow.
• Operate and support extrusion, melt-blending, and pelletizing processes while monitoring equipment conditions, material flow, and process performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and process issues, make appropriate operator-level corrections, and determine when Maintenance support is required.
• Respond effectively to downtime and abnormal operating conditions to minimize production impact.
• Perform HD/LD material processing according to established specifications.
• Complete accurate batching and material staging and make adjustments based on production and quality requirements.
• Safely operate forklifts, skid steers, and other assigned material-handling equipment.
• Monitor production and quality performance and make real-time process adjustments to maintain established standards.
• Independently perform required LOTO procedures and follow all plant safety and emergency response requirements.
• Maintain adherence to SOPs, BOPs, Critical to Quality (CTQ) standards, and established process specifications.
• Complete required production, quality, batching, and equipment documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to identify and resolve equipment, material, and process concerns.
• Serve as a technical resource to Operator I employees and support training and cross-training as needed.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned equipment and processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, reliability, and production efficiency.

Skills

Industrial experience

Extrusion experience

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Quality awareness

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The AZEK Company is seeking a Recycling Operator II for our Wilmington, OH facility. You will independently operate and monitor recycling and processing equipment, including pulverizers and extrusion stages, while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires at least 1 year in extrusion and strong mechanical aptitude. Day-to-day responsibilities include batching, material staging, and real-time process adjustments to meet production specs, with emphasis on safety and CTQ compliance.