Agglomerator Specialist (2nd Shift)

Interface Americas, Inc; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface Americas, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Operator to run the continuous mixer on the production line in LaGrange, GA. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and achieving productive output while following standardized work instructions.

You will handle material preparation, line set-up, changeovers, and routine testing; contribute to continuous improvement and document results in AS400 / MESr / JDE systems. This position offers on-site work and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Hands-on mechanical/technical aptitude is essential.
• Experience with plastics extrusion equipment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and troubleshoot quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate the continuous mixer and ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain material and inventory for the mixer line.
• Set up line changes and perform changeovers per instructions.
• Perform product testing and record results in MES/JDE.
• Adhere to 5S standards and safety rules.
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment issues and repairs.
• Accurately document material usage and waste.
• Work in a non-climate controlled, multi-floor environment on 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Plastics extrusion experience

Troubleshooting abilities

Quality equipment operation

Hyster certification

Pallet Jack certification

Computer skills

AS400 / MESr

JDE System

5S / White Belt

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400 / MESr

JDE System

Job description

Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface carpet tile and LVT, nora rubber flooring, and FLOR premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability-without compromise.

Trusted by architects, designers, and building professionals worldwide, we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industryfirst innovation, we remain 'all in' on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040, without the use of offsets.

Position:

Operate all functions of the continuous mixer. Focus on meeting safety, quality standards and expected productivity levels.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills and Experience:

• Past experience which demonstrates "hands on" mechanical/technical aptitude.
• Experience with the operations of plastics extrusion equipment (preferred, but not necessary). Extrusion process training offered.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and troubleshoot difficulties while upholding quality standards.
• Ability to operate all quality equipment as required. (Moisture / Ash /Particle Size / PPA / APA / Tensile). Training provided.
• Hyster and Pallet Jack (tugger) certification (internal training required).
• Competent computer skills (specific software application training provided).
• Ability to use a calculator to determine machine changes to bring a product to the center line.
• 5S Training.White Belt.

Essential duties:

• Must Follow all safety rules.
• Understands the use of PPE. (Emphasis on Heated Areas/ Material Handling)
• Understands the proper use of Pivot Gates.Loading / Working at Elevated Heights.
• Hyster and Pallet Jack (tugger) certification (internal training required).
• Working in non-climate controlled conditions.
• Material Staging / Reporting.
• Proper base materials, concentrates, and regrinds pulled for the lines.
• Maintaining the material needs to the continuous mixers throughout the shift.
• Weighing up boxes and drums after recipe changes and inventory them.
• Maintaining inventory of all components, production supplies, raw materials, and material supplies (banding of boxes, bags, lids, etc.)
• Responsible for receiving material.
• Collect gaylord box or super sacks of material.Label appropriately.Record in AS400 / MESr or JDE System.
• Quality.
• Understand, and follow work instructions. Make suggestions for improvements or revisions as needed.
• Perform product testing using specified procedures and testing equipment. (Moisture / Ash / Particle Size / PPA / APA / Tensile).Enter test data into MESr.
• Assist in supplying all retains or samples as required by Control Plan with appropriate recorded information.
• Recognize quality problems based on QA date, visual inspections, process monitoring, etc. and make appropriate corrective actions.
• Machine
• Coordinate and assist in line set-up and changeovers.
• Use quality data results to make machinery adjustments to bring product to center line.
• Set Up and operate manufacturing equipment within the specified limits of the appropriate center line.
• Assist in operating all functions of assigned production lines, maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Set up additive equipment to process based on density calculation and keep filled.
• Follow established die change and die cleaning intervals.
• Understands how to properly use a torque wrench and bolt tightening patterns.
• Assist team members through the change-over process efficiently and thoroughly, which includes activities involved with tear-downs, die cleaning, set-ups and product testing / separation (if needed).
• Relieve for breaks. Cover for job functions and ensure that qualified personnel are available to cover production.
• Assist with R&D and continuous improvement projects, as assigned or available.
• Demonstrate ability to properly start-up / shutdown continuous mixer.
• Complete all other projects and tasks assigned by Production Supervisor or other member of management.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting 50 lbs repeatedly during the assigned work shift.
• Able to climb 100 foot Silo.

Work Environment:

• Non-Climate Controlled Environment,
• Works on Multi-Floor Mezzanine.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts.

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