Material Technician: Blend & Process Operator

CRH; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Medical, dental & disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health & wellness programs

Inclusive culture & internal promotion

Job summary

CRH, Oldcastle Infrastructure, is seeking a Material Technician to ensure proper raw materials and components are fed to production lines for molded products. You will weigh materials, operate shredder/granulator and Sortex equipment, and monitor material blends to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, transferring materials between work areas, and maintaining a clean, safe workplace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift or powered hand jack experience preferred.
• Experience with raw material handling in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift or hand jack certification provided by OES.
• Lockout/Tagout authorization provided by OES.
• Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Weighs or measures raw materials to ensure an accurate material blend in accordance with product specifications.
• Loads and operates shredder/granulator and Sortex equipment, using plant scrap and purchased material.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on Sortex and shredder equipment (filter cleaning, glass cleaning, etc.).
• Operates and monitors material blenders and communicates problems to a supervisor.
• Cleans blenders for material changeovers.
• Transfers raw material and product components between work areas and ensures each machine receives the appropriate amount to complete production targets.
• Examines finished product for adherence to quality standards and adjusts material blends as instructed.
• Conducts routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of material blenders and vacuum units.
• Supplies machines with sufficient materials and communicates critical material and production information.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including removal of waste and moving finished product.
• Addresses material flow issues by unclogging or replacing material hoses.
• Reviews and follows Visual Operating Procedures (VOPs) for standard tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sortex equipment

Shredder equipment

Material blenders

Job description

CRH, Oldcastle Infrastructure, is seeking a Material Technician to ensure proper raw materials and components are fed to production lines for molded products. You will weigh materials, operate shredder/granulator and Sortex equipment, and monitor material blends to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, transferring materials between work areas, and maintaining a clean, safe workplace.