Plastics Processing Machine Operator

Prometheus; Evans City (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Prometheus in Evans City, PA is seeking a Plastics Processing Plant Worker trained as a general plant worker and plastics processing equipment operator. The role focuses on keeping equipment running safely and efficiently under Prometheus Polymers’ guidelines.

Responsibilities include sorting and preparing plastic materials, operating grinding and extrusion lines, loading/unloading trucks, and performing light maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Acute attention to details.
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision.
• Knowledge of polymers is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to adapt in evolving environment.
• Innate sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Process plastic material: categorize, sort, and prepare for production.
• Operate grinding equipment.
• Run a 6” extrusion compounding line.
• Operate polyethylene pulverizers.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Perform light equipment maintenance and general plant labor.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independent work

Polymers knowledge (nice to have)

Adaptability

Sense of urgency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The focus of the Plastics Processing Plant Worker is to be trained as a general plant worker and plastics processing equipment operator. The Processing Plant Worker serves as an important role keeping all equipment operational in a safe efficient manner. The objective of the position is to provide a safe, cost effective working environment, while operating under Prometheus Polymers’ guidelines and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Processing plastic material. This includes categorizing, sorting, and preparing plastic products for use in the production process
• Operating grinding equipment
• Operating a 6” extrusion compounding line
• Operating Polyethylene pulverizers
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Conducting light equipment maintenance and general plant labor
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required
• Mechanical aptitude
• Acute attention to details
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of polymers are a plus but not required
• Willingness to adapt in an evolving environment
• Innate sense of urgency that provides proactive and consistent work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a manufacturing setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear while performing other projects. This is largely a physical role; involving working with heavy equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)