Pelletizer Operator - Day/Night Shifts, $20/hr + $2 Diff

TANGENT Technologies, LLC.; Montgomery, Illinois, United States, Northern America, Americas; Híbrido; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

TANGENT Technologies, LLC. in Kentucky seeks a Pelletizer Operator to drive a closed-loop plastics manufacturing process, turning regrind into uniform pellets for downstream use in injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion.

The role requires forklift experience, basic math skills, and 1–2 years of machine operator work in plastics. The two-week rotating schedule includes day and night shifts with safety-conscious operations.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience 2-3 years.
• 1-2 years of Machine Operator experience, preferably in plastics manufacturing.
• Proficiency in basic math and metric system measurements.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsabilidades

• Forklift Operation: Safely operate sit-down forklifts to streamline the loading and unloading of gaylords and other bulk material containers.
• Pelletizer Operation: Conduct end-to-end pelletizing processes by feeding regrind material into the pelletizer, ensuring effective melting, shaping, and cooling phases to produce high-quality pellets.
• Data Entry: Perform real-time data tracking for inventory management and material-flow optimization.
• Machine Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance activities, such as filter changes and machine lubrication, to ensure the long-term reliability and efficiency of the pelletizer.
• Material Management: Conduct material transitions and maintain a comprehensive daily log of key production metrics like regrind consumption and pellet output.
• Labeling: Generate and affix precise labels to material batches and finished products, ensuring traceability.
• Quality Control: Implement QC protocols to monitor pellet uniformity and other quality metrics, initiating corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Attendance: Uphold consistent attendance to ensure seamless production cycles and maximize throughput.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict safety protocols, including PPE requirements, to mitigate operational risks in a high-temperature, fast-paced environment.
• Additional Responsibilities: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in training sessions, reporting anomalies, and embracing organizational initiatives for quality enhancement.

Conhecimentos

Forklift experience

Machine Operator experience

Basic math

Work authorization

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

TANGENT Technologies, LLC. in Kentucky seeks a Pelletizer Operator to drive a closed-loop plastics manufacturing process, turning regrind into uniform pellets for downstream use in injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion.

The role requires forklift experience, basic math skills, and 1–2 years of machine operator work in plastics. The two-week rotating schedule includes day and night shifts with safety-conscious operations.