Packaging and Reactor Operator

Henderson Economic Development; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Henderson, KY is seeking a Packaging and Reactor Operator. This role involves responsibilities in packaging materials and operating reactor systems, with extensive training provided. Candidates should be prepared for rotating shifts and possess skills in equipment operation and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Training in packaging and reactor operation.
• Ability to operate forklifts and packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and packaging equipment.
• Make melts and maintain reactors and associated systems.
• Charge and monitor washer and dryer systems.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Equipment Maintenance

Packaging

Monitoring Systems

Job description

Packaging and Reactor Operator

Location: Nylene, USA | Henderson, KY 42420

Date Posted: 6/12/2025 | Last Day to Apply: 7/12/2025

This position offers a starting role as a packager, with training in all other listed areas.

Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts - nights and days

Packager Responsibilities:

• Operate a forklift
• Clean, maintain, and operate packaging equipment
• Package materials into various container types
• Complete packaging paperwork and label containers
• Monitor and operate auxiliary systems including the O.J, TFE, Capro Melt Station
• Record temperatures and pressures of auxiliary systems, plant compressed air, boilers, etc.

Reactor Operator Responsibilities:

• Make melts/batches per the Recipe File
• Maintain and operate:
• 5 Reactors
• Reactor Batch & Mix Tanks
• Pelletizers & Cooling Troughs
• Con-Air Transfer Systems
• Extrude and pelletize material for further processing
• Transfer material to the proper system per the plant status

System Operator Responsibilities:

• Charge, monitor, and operate washer and dryer systems
• Monitor and operate the Bailey Computer System
• Transfer material through systems per plant status
• Monitor and operate the Gneuss extruder system