Blender Operator (PFC)

POLYTEX FIBERS CORPORATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

POLYTEX FIBERS CORPORATION in Houston, TX seeks a production associate to support packaging operations on the manufacturing floor. You will ensure safety, maintain GMP compliance, monitor materials, and assist with handling pallets and sacks to keep production flowing.

The role requires good written and verbal English, ability to read procedures, perform basic measurements, and keep accurate records of material usage.

Qualifications

• Must have general knowledge of packaging equipment principles.
• Ability to visually check defects in the product, sense of tones, shapes, and temperatures.
• Must be knowledgeable of GMPs and HACCP.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and logs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance regarding Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Good Housekeeping Practices for all activities.
• Immediately report to supervisor any incident and unsafe condition.
• Assist with the movement of pallets or sacks.
• Maintains optimal resin levels in blenders.
• Ensures proper storage and handling of different resin types.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Provides solvent and checks the quality of the product.
• Responsible for plant sanitation and monitoring action plans to maintain current GMP’s.
• Monitor Ecopak levels and changing with new bags package.
• Responsible for keeping Ecopak running without problems.
• Accurately records material usage in the inventory system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Packaging equipment knowledge

Quality control knowledge

Record keeping

Safety compliance

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Scale

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Ensures compliance regarding Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Good Housekeeping Practices for all activities. Immediately report to supervisor any incident and unsafe condition. Assist with the movement of pallets or sacks. Maintains optimal resin levels in blenders. Ensures proper storage and handling of different resin types. Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. Provides solvent and checks the quality of the product. Responsible for plant sanitation and monitoring action plans to maintain current GMP’s. Standard Operating procedures and safety policies while performing all jobs duties. Monitoring Ecopak levels and changing with new bags package. Responsible for keeping Ecopak running without problems. Accurately records material usage in the inventory system. Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Must have general knowledge of packaging equipment principles.
• Ability to visually check defects in the product, sense of tones, shapes, and temperatures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant equipment policies and procedures.
• Must be knowledgeable of GMPs and HACCP.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and logs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred experience in manufacturing, preferably in flexible plastic packaging.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to operate basic tools and measuring devices (tape measure, scale, etc.).
• Ability of repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, carrying, going up and down ladders/steps.

Ability to read, write, and speak in English to effectively communicate and interpret instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily on the manufacturing floor, which may involve exposure to loud noises, machinery, high temperatures and chemicals.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures is crucial due to potential hazards associated with machinery and chemicals.