Recycled Materials Operator

Style Crest Inc; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Style Crest Inc. in Fremont, OH is seeking a Recycled Materials Operator to handle input of materials into grinders and manage extrusion supply, ensuring production standards are met. The role requires maintaining forklift certification and performing duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This full-time manual labor position emphasizes safety, quality control, and adherence to paperwork and inventory procedures, with flexibility for shifts as needed in a noisy, industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating documents.
• Must maintain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Input materials into grinders and offline equipment, and manage material supply for extrusion.
• Understand start up, shutdown, run parameters and basic troubleshooting per procedures.
• Operate equipment and break down bales of material using physical effort.
• Meet production goals and maintain cost efficiency.
• Complete production paperwork and inventory control processes.
• Follow the production schedule and input plans for vinyl extruders.
• Inspect and segregate PVC from non-PVC materials per QC parameters.
• Maintain warehouse organization.
• Adhere to safety rules for driving tow motors or forklifts.
• Follow PPE and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading documents

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP / manufacturing systems

Job description

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Recycled Materials Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Fremont, OH, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1626

Salary Range: $19.00 To $19.00 Annually

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Recycled Materials Processor is responsible for performing all material operator responsibilities required within the Materials Department and meets the production standards and efficiencies for each function. Must maintain a satisfactory forklift certification.

REPORTS TO:

Manufacturing Technical Supervisor or SMT

DIRECT SUPERVISION

None

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Responsible for material input into all grinders and offline equipment, and blender. Responsible for material supply for extrusion.
• Must gain knowledge of and understand the general operation of all equipment, which includes start up, shutdown, run parameters and minor troubleshooting as per departmental procedures and work instructions.
• Must operate all equipment and be able to break down bales of material using physical force as described in the attached job analysis for the materials department.
• Must be able to meet departmental production goals and standards as well as cost efficiency.
• Understands and completes all production paperwork and inventory control systems.
• Uses and understands the production schedule and material input plan for the vinyl extruders.
• Must inspect and ensure all input and finish goods materials meet all quality control parameters set by the department, i.e. identify and segregate PVC from non-PVC materials.
• Maintains and follows warehouse organization plan.
• Must adhere to all safety rules pertaining to driving a tow motor or forklift.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures pertaining to PPE, equipment and housekeeping. Performs activities in accordance with the procedures outlined in the work instructions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must maintain Power Industrial Truck certification as required.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or manufacturing systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and temperature variations.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, or weekends as needed.
• Must wear appropriate PPE and comply with all safety and regulatory requirements

The above description covers the principal functions of the job. It is not intended to be a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar tasks which may be assigned during normal or emergency operations.