Extrusion & Process Lead — Recycling Operator II

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 on-site Ohio operations. You will independently run advanced recycling and processing equipment, monitor performance, and perform real-time adjustments to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across extrusion and related processes.

Ideal candidates have extrusion experience, strong mechanical skills, and a cautious, detail-oriented approach to maintaining CTQ standards and SOPs while supporting training and cross-training across

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of extrusion experience; plastic extrusion preferred.
• Experience independently operating and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Experience monitoring and adjusting process parameters to maintain production and quality requirements.
• Forklift and skid steer experience preferred; must be able to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Ability to independently understand and follow SOPs, BOPs, LOTO procedures, and quality specifications.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate, monitor, start up, and shut down assigned recycling and processing equipment.
• Operate pulverizer equipment and demonstrate an understanding of equipment functionality and system flow.
• Operate and support extrusion, melt-blending, and pelletizing processes while monitoring equipment conditions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and process issues, 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.
• Independently perform required LOTO procedures and follow all plant safety and emergency response requirements.
• Maintain adherence to SOPs, BOPs, 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

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The AZEK Company is seeking a Recycling Operator II for our on-site Ohio operations. You will independently run advanced recycling and processing equipment, monitor performance, and perform real-time adjustments to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across extrusion and related processes.

Ideal candidates have extrusion experience, strong mechanical skills, and a cautious, detail-oriented approach to maintaining CTQ standards and SOPs while supporting training and cross-training across