Resin & Colorant Utility Technician

Silgan Containers; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Ohio is looking for a manufacturing associate to join our production floor. You will promote a safe working environment, calibrate blenders, verify resin and colorant usage, and document material flow on the PIC sheet and OEE form.

This role requires physical stamina, lifting 50 lbs, climbing and bending, and the ability to perform line clearances, manage scrap reports, keep work areas clean, and report production changes to the on-coming shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and frequent lifting/bending.
• Ability to climb, stoop, and carry heavy loads in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment.
• Verify daily that resins and colorants match PIC sheet on each production line and document on OEE form.
• Complete daily Scrap report detailing resin, colorant usage, regrind and scrap generation.
• Ensure regrind usage on all lines and maintain proper levels at each machine.
• Set up blenders, calibrate and change material formulas as necessary.
• Evaluate colorant usage and verify no overuse; perform visual color checks on bottles.
• Calculate usage and mix color standards per customer standards; follow letdown ratios on PIC sheet.
• Transport materials and scan regrind/colorants to and from the warehouse.
• Perform line clearances and clean material systems; maintain clean work areas around grinders.

Skills

Lifting 50lbs

Climbing

Stooping

Bending

Carrying 50lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Silgan Containers in Ohio is looking for a manufacturing associate to join our production floor. You will promote a safe working environment, calibrate blenders, verify resin and colorant usage, and document material flow on the PIC sheet and OEE form.

This role requires physical stamina, lifting 50 lbs, climbing and bending, and the ability to perform line clearances, manage scrap reports, keep work areas clean, and report production changes to the on-coming shift.