Resin Handling Technician — Vacuum Conveyance & Inventory Control

Pretium Packaging - USA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging - USA is seeking a Resin Handling Technician to support vacuum conveyance and inventory control in our Salt Lake City facility. You will verify line needs, weigh, blend, stage resins, and ensure smooth material flow while maintaining food safety standards.

Responsibilities include unloading resin trailers, monitoring inventory levels, recording lot data, and keeping the grinding area clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong understanding of inventory movement and control.
• Knowledge of GMP and safety procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, blend, and stage raw materials, colors, and additives.
• Feed machines and maintain steady material flow via vacuum conveyance.
• Grind material; label and organize regrind; keep grinding area clean.
• Assist with machine purges; clean hopper-throat magnets.
• Document every material movement; complete all required paperwork.
• Collect lot control information and share with Quality Control.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify inventory control when volumes are low.
• Inspect blenders, dye feeders, grinders, and related equipment.
• Unload bulk resin trailers following established procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation; promote a safe work area.

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory control

Attention to detail

GMP knowledge

LOTO awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Pallet Jack

Forklifts

Job description

Resin Handling Technician — Vacuum Conveyance & Inventory ControlOur mission: keep production running flawlessly while protecting product integrity. If you’re energized by clean processes, precise documentation, and safe, efficient material flow, you’ll thrive here.A Day in the RolePicture this: You verify line needs, connect the vacuum system, and stage the next resin lots. You weigh and blend, confirm color matches, and keep regrind labeled and in order. Quality pings you for lot traceability—you’ve already logged it. A low‑stock alert? You’ve notified inventory control. By shift end, the grinding zone is spotless, paperwork is complete, and a bulk trailer has been unloaded to spec—all while upholding food safety and departmental safety standards.Core ResponsibilitiesWeigh, blend, and stage raw materials, colors, and additives.Feed machines and maintain steady material flow via vacuum conveyance.Grind material; label and organize regrind; keep grinding area clean.Assist with machine purges; clean hopper‑throat magnets.Document every material movement; complete all required paperwork.Collect lot control information and share with Quality Control.Monitor inventory levels and notify inventory control when volumes are low.Inspect blenders, dye feeders, grinders, and related equipment.Unload bulk resin trailers following established procedures.Maintain housekeeping and sanitation; promote a safe work area.Support warehousing and other related tasks as assigned.Food Safety MindsetVerify that incoming and outgoing product meets food safety and quality standards.Adhere to all food safety and QA procedures; record data accurately at all times.Restore sanitary conditions to all product‑contact surfaces after each job.Escalate any product/process issue that could affect food safety to Quality and/or Line/Maintenance Supervision.What You BringHigh School Diploma or GED preferred.Forklift experience required.1–2 years of relevant experience/training preferred.Strong knowledge of inventory movement (shipping and inventory control).Working familiarity with computer operating systems.How You WorkProductivity: Efficient, resource‑conscious, and time‑urgent.Teamwork: Respectful collaborator who values diverse viewpoints.Initiative: Self‑directed, plans ahead, and acts before issues escalate.Problem Solving: Evaluates options, decides with available info, adapts quickly, and follows up.Job Knowledge: Applies work practices, policies, QA, and technical skills; keeps improving.Safety: Follows procedures and takes action on hazards.Quality: Detail‑driven with accurate, complete outcomes; uses root‑cause and corrective action.Reliability: Accountable, punctual, and consistent with deadlines and commitments.Physical & Environmental RealitiesFrequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs; close vision tasks are common. Expect regular sitting, frequent standing/walking on concrete, and occasional reaching, stooping, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and material movement. Manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise—hearing protection is required.Equipment & TechRF Scanner, Pallet Jack, ForkliftsBlenders, ConveyorsPreferred Skill SetWarehouse Experience; Heavy Material HandlingMixing; Blending; Weighing Raw MaterialsGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)Injection Molding Experience; Blow Molding ExperienceLegal/AccessibilityQualificationsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsPhysical DemandsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work EnvironmentReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Closing NotesResponsibilities and duties may evolve with operational needs; the company may adjust this description at its discretion. This position is accountable for food safety, product quality, and site safety. Revision date: 01/30/2026.