Plastics Processing Operator - Extrusion & Grinding

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

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.