Material Technician: Precision Blending & Production Support

Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Material Technician in Valdosta, GA to ensure correct raw material blends for molded products. You will weigh materials, operate shredders and Sortex, and perform preventative maintenance while maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

This role requires a High School diploma and forklift certification, with ability to lift up to 40 lbs. The position emphasizes efficient material flow, adherence to quality standards, and timely communication of production

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift or Hand jack Certification (provided by OES).
• Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools, including hand saw.
• 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 quickly identifies 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 by the process technician or production specifications.
• Conducts routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of material blenders and vacuum units to ensure machine functionality.
• Supplies machines with sufficient materials and communicates critical material and production information to incoming personnel.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including removal of empty boxes and banding and moving finished product as required.
• Addresses material flow issues by unclogging or replacing material hoses to ensure all machines receive the appropriate amount of material.
• Reviews and follows Visual Operating Procedures (VOPs) for standard tasks

Skills

Forklift certification

Hand tools

Power tools

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sortex equipment

Shredder equipment

Job description

Oldcastle Infrastructure is seeking a Material Technician in Valdosta, GA to ensure correct raw material blends for molded products. You will weigh materials, operate shredders and Sortex, and perform preventative maintenance while maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

This role requires a High School diploma and forklift certification, with ability to lift up to 40 lbs. The position emphasizes efficient material flow, adherence to quality standards, and timely communication of production