Pelletizer Operator

TriEnda Holdings, LLC.; Portage, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, seeks a focused operator to run a plastic compound extruder. You will read and implement work orders, review BOMs, prepare materials, and maintain clean, safe operations on the production line.

The role requires setting extrusion parameters for maximum performance, completing in-process tests, and maintaining shift logs. You will work to ISO standards and align with safety procedures in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operations instructions, and MSDS sheets.
• Must be able to write routine production summary reports.

Responsibilities

• Reads and implements production work orders and BOMs.
• Prepares raw materials and handles drying requirements as needed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment per work instructions and schedules.
• Sets extruder operating parameters to optimize performance and quality.
• Maintains shift production logs and completes in-process testing.
• Maintains a clean work environment and adheres to safety regulations.
• Complies with ISO requirements and communicates safety concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Reading docs

Safety rules

Production reporting

Education

High School diploma

Job description

At Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood and metal products, making this an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase.

Summary

Operates a plastic compound extruder in a team environment while being efficient, clean, safe,

and maintaining company quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Determines production requirements by reading and implementing general and special instructions on each compound work order
• Reviews and applies the manufacturing bill of materials to each work order
• Checks and ensures the raw materials preparation including any related drying requirements
• Ensures that all equipment including those upstream and downstream is thoroughly cleaned in accordance with our work instructions and/or other special instructions that may be indicated on the production schedule
• Sets extruder operating parameters in accordance with the manufacturing master work instructions
• Throughout the production run, ensure that operating parameters are tuned to establish maximum extruder performance and quality
• Completes all in-process testing requirements and maintains the shift production log.
• Maintains a clean working environment by consistently removing manufacturing debris from the floor, machine surfaces, and by cleaning work surface areas to prevent the build-up of manufacturing residue
• Takes immediate action to prevent and correct unsafe operating conditions and/or injury
• Provide instructions to Material Handlers as to upcoming material requirements
• Operates as a team player to assist all company employees in meeting or exceeding internal customer expectations and minimize interpersonal conflicts
• Follows applicable Versatility Chart
• Complies with all safety regulations and applies good judgment in performing all tasks.
• Complies with all related ISO requirements
• Communicate with the shift supervisor all appropriate concerns related to working conditions, safety, injuries, and interpersonal conflicts
• Other duties as may be requested and/or assigned by company management
• Performs all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent or one to three months related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
• The ability to read and interpret documents including safety rules, operational instructions, procedure manuals, and MSDS sheets.
• Employee must have the ability to write routine production summary reports

KFI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This is a direct-hire opportunity with KFI. KFI is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.