Extrusion Operator - Recycling

Monoflo International; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Competitive PTO and holidays

Christmas shutdown

Raffles for tickets

Monthly happy hours

Job summary

Monoflo International seeks an Extrusion Operator to maintain plastic recycling equipment, perform basic system maintenance, and ensure continuous feed to the shredder for optimal throughput. You will monitor process parameters, conduct minor adjustments, and keep the area clean and compliant with 5S standards.

The role requires hands-on operation of extrusion equipment, knowledge of recycling workflows from infeed to weigh scales, and the ability to document production and troubleshoot

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow established processes.
• Mechanical aptitude in hydraulics, pneumatics, and root cause analysis.
• Flexible to changing environments and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Produce reprocessed material that meets quality and utilization targets.
• Complete process documentation and audits to monitor stability.
• Participate in material sorting and infeed to the shredders.
• Perform extrusion process adjustments for quality material.
• Start up and shut down of equipment.
• Change screen filters, materials, and colors per procedures.
• Identify and communicate equipment problems including compressors and water systems.
• Use MRP systems to report downtime and material produced by weight.
• Operate forklift to move scrap plastic to sort locations.
• Maintain 5S and overall facility cleanliness.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Follow established processes

Team communication

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Description

The Extrusion Operator maintains plastic recycling equipment in accordance with established process parameters. The Operator makes minor process adjustments to ensure utilization and efficiency targets are achieved. Achieving targets requires an understanding of the recycling system as a complete unit, from material infeed, through shredding, to the weigh scales. The Operator is expected to perform basic system maintenance such as screen filter changes, air filter cleaning, water basin cleaning, knife changes, and garbage removal while providing frequent oversight of the equipment to verify it is running at optimal performance. Delivering scrap material for sorting and maintaining a steady feed stream to the shredder are critical to the throughput of the system. Recycling requires consistent space coordination and cleanliness to operate effectively and safely. Operators are actively engaged in maintaining facility cleanliness during the shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce reprocessed material that meets quality standards, efficiency and utilization targets, to be consumed in the injection molding facility
• Complete required process documentation and audits to monitor and maintain a stable process
• Participate in material feedstock sorting, rework, and infeed process to the Shredders
• Perform extrusion process adjustments to maintain the production of quality reprocessed material
• Complete the proper start up and shut down of each piece of equipment
• Perform screen filter changes, material changes, and color changes following proper processes
• Identify and communicate recycling equipment problems including auxiliary equipment, air compressors, and fresh/chilled water systems
• Utilize computer MRP systems to accurately report production downtime causes and material produced by weight
• Operate forklift to deliver scrap plastic to the material sort locations
• Remove non-recyclable materials from reprocessing area and deliver to designated areas (metal, cardboard, other plastics, garbage)
• Maintain 5S structure in and around equipment, including overall facility layout
• Continuously perform equipment/facility cleaning procedures to meet expectations

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow established processes
• Mechanical aptitudes in hydraulics, pneumatics, and root cause analysis
• Positive attitude, reliable, and flexible to changing environments
• Able to work with minimal supervision and direction
• Effectively communicate with team members
• Obtain and maintain OSHA required Forklift certifications

Work Schedule

• 2/2/3 Rotation
• 7:00AM to 7:00PM or 7:00PM to 7:00AM

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks

• Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Security: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional Extras: Employee-paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits.
• Time Off: Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company-paid Christmas shutdown.
• Unique Perks:
  • Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets.
  • Locally sourced prize raffles.
  • Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team.