Recycling Operator II - 2-2-3 Shift, $20/hr

The AZEK Company; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The AZEK Company is seeking a Recycling Operator II to operate and supervise recycling/processing equipment on a day/night shift. Responsibilities include startup/shutdown, extrusion support, and real-time process adjustments to meet quality standards.

You will perform material batching, monitor equipment and product quality, and maintain safety procedures such as LOTO. This role supports training and aims to minimize downtime while adhering to SOPs and CTQ standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, production, machine operation, or industrial experience required.
• Minimum of one year extrusion experience required; plastic extrusion experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently operating and troubleshooting industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience monitoring and adjusting process parameters to maintain production and quality requirements.
• Experience with pulverizers, shredding, grinding, batching, plastics processing, or similar production equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Forklift and skid steer experience preferred; must be able to obtain and maintain required company certifications.
• Ability to independently understand and follow SOPs, BOPs, LOTO procedures, and quality specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills for production reporting and material transactions.
• Work schedule flexibility based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor recycling/processing equipment, including startup/shutdown.
• Support extrusion, melt-blending, and pelletizing processes while tracking material flow.
• Diagnose issues and determine when maintenance is needed.
• Respond to downtime and abnormal conditions to minimize impact.
• Perform HD/LD material processing per specifications.
• Complete batching, material staging, and adjust per quality requirements.
• Operate material-handling equipment safely (forklifts, skid steers).
• Maintain SOP/BOP/CTQ compliance and document production activities.
• Communicate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Serve as a technical resource and assist training of operators.

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Batching

Forklift operation

Process monitoring

LOTO procedures

Documentation

Communication

Training support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The AZEK Company is seeking a Recycling Operator II to operate and supervise recycling/processing equipment on a day/night shift. Responsibilities include startup/shutdown, extrusion support, and real-time process adjustments to meet quality standards.

You will perform material batching, monitor equipment and product quality, and maintain safety procedures such as LOTO. This role supports training and aims to minimize downtime while adhering to SOPs and CTQ standards.