PET Material Packer & Forklift Operator

Blue Polymers; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Polymers in Riverside, CA is seeking a Material Packer to support production by monitoring PET output, keeping a clean workspace, and ensuring equipment and waste receptacles are maintained.

The role involves operating forklifts, recording bag weights, de-bag PET, loading/unloading trucks, and collaborating with Quality and Inventory teams to ensure product quality and procedural compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-2 years manufacturing experience.
• 1-2 years sit-down forklift experience.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment including forklifts to pack materials.
• Record bag weights, de-bag PET flake, and pellet loads.
• Remove trash and use a bag baling machine for empty bags.
• Load and unload trucks as directed.
• Assist with physical inventory and material movements.
• Track and record movements using production reports.
• Coordinate with Quality to maintain product quality.
• Follow procedures, processes, and safety requirements.
• Assist other workers as needed.
• General housekeeping of all work areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

English proficiency

Spanish a plus

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Blue Polymers in Riverside, CA is seeking a Material Packer to support production by monitoring PET output, keeping a clean workspace, and ensuring equipment and waste receptacles are maintained.

The role involves operating forklifts, recording bag weights, de-bag PET, loading/unloading trucks, and collaborating with Quality and Inventory teams to ensure product quality and procedural compliance.