Agglomerator Specialist (2nd Shift)

Interface; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface in Georgia seeks a skilled operator to run the continuous mixer, prioritizing safety, quality and productivity. You will manage material staging, perform tests, and document results in AS400/MESr/JDE. The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude and certifications, with on-the-job training for extrusion processes.

The position involves 12-hour shifts in a non-climate controlled environment, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and R&D efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hands-on mechanical/technical aptitude is essential.
• Experience with plastics extrusion equipment preferred.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and troubleshoot.
• Ability to operate quality testing equipment as required.
• Hyster pallet jack certification may be required.
• Proficient computer skills and basic density calculations.
• 5S training (White Belt) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules.
• Operate and maintain the continuous mixer and related equipment.
• Material staging and inventory management.
• Record data in AS400 / MESr / JDE systems.
• Perform product testing (Moisture / Ash / Particle Size / PPA / APA / Tensile).
• Coordinate line setup and changeovers.
• Assist in R&D and continuous improvement projects.
• Relieve for breaks and cover production duties as needed.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by Production Supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Plastic extrusion experience

Troubleshooting

Quality measurement tools

Hyster pallet jack certification

Computer skills

Process change calculations

5S White Belt

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400 / MESr / JDE

Moisture / Ash / Particle Size testing

Torque wrench usage

Quality instrumentation

Job description

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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