Night-Shift Recycling Operator II: Independent Troubleshooter

The AZEK Company; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The AZEK Company is seeking a Night Shift Operator to manage recycling and processing equipment on a 6:45pm–7:00am schedule. The role requires operating pulverizers and extrusion processes, monitoring flow, and maintaining quality standards.

You will troubleshoot issues, perform batching, and document production activities while following SOPs and LOTO safety rules. Prior extrusion experience and forklift skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, production, machine operation, or industrial experience required.
• Minimum of one year of extrusion experience required; plastic extrusion experience strongly preferred.
• Experience independently operating and troubleshooting industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience monitoring and adjusting process parameters to maintain production and quality requirements.
• Experience with pulverizers, shredding, grinding, batching, plastics processing, or similar production equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Forklift and skid steer experience preferred; must be able to obtain and maintain required company certifications.
• Ability to independently understand and follow SOPs, BOPs, LOTO procedures, and quality specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and material transactions.
• Work schedule flexibility based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate, monitor, adjust, start up, and shut down assigned recycling and processing equipment.
• Operate pulverizer equipment and demonstrate understanding of equipment functionality and system flow.
• Operate and support extrusion, melt-blending, and pelletizing processes while monitoring equipment conditions, material flow, and process performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and process issues, perform operator-level corrections, and determine when Maintenance support is required.
• Respond 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 material-handling equipment.
• Monitor production and quality performance and make real-time process adjustments to maintain established standards.
• Follow LOTO procedures and safety requirements.
• Maintain adherence to SOPs, BOPs, CTQ standards, and process specifications.
• Complete production, quality, batching, and equipment documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to identify and resolve concerns.
• Serve as a technical resource to Operator I employees and support training as needed.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned equipment and processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, reliability, and production efficiency.

Skills

Extrusion experience

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pulverizers

Shredding equipment

Pelletizing equipment

Job description

The AZEK Company is seeking a Night Shift Operator to manage recycling and processing equipment on a 6:45pm–7:00am schedule. The role requires operating pulverizers and extrusion processes, monitoring flow, and maintaining quality standards.

You will troubleshoot issues, perform batching, and document production activities while following SOPs and LOTO safety rules. Prior extrusion experience and forklift skills are preferred.