Pelletizer Days & Nights

Pelletizer Operator Day Shift: $20/hr 7:00 AM to 7:00 PMNight Shift: $20/hr + $2 night differential 7:00 PM to 7:00 AMShifts are on a rotating 2-week schedule: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (48 hours) Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (36 hours) As a Pelletizer Operator, you will be a key player in our closed-loop manufacturing process, converting plastic regrind into uniform pellets suitable for downstream applications like injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion. Role and Responsibilities / Essential Functions-Forklift Operation: Safely operate sit-down forklifts to streamline the loading and unloading of gaylords and other bulk material containers.-Pelletizer Operation: Conduct end-to-end pelletizing processes by feeding regrind material into the pelletizer, ensuring effective melting, shaping, and cooling phases to produce high-quality pellets.-Data Entry: Perform real-time data tracking for inventory management and material-flow optimization.-Machine Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance activities, such as filter changes and machine lubrication, to ensure the long-term reliability and efficiency of the pelletizer.-Material Management: Conduct material transitions and maintain a comprehensive daily log of key production metrics like regrind consumption and pellet output.-Labeling: Generate and affix precise labels to material batches and finished products, ensuring traceability.-Quality Control: Implement QC protocols to monitor pellet uniformity and other quality metrics, initiating corrective actions when deviations occur.-Attendance: Uphold consistent attendance to ensure seamless production cycles and maximize throughput.-Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict safety protocols, including PPE requirements, to mitigate operational risks in a high-temperature, fast-paced environment.-Additional Responsibilities: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in training sessions, reporting anomalies, and embracing organizational initiatives for quality enhancement. Required Skills / Abilities / Competencies-High School Diploma or equivalent-Forklift experience 2-3 years.-1-2 years of Machine Operator experience, preferably in plastics manufacturing-Proficiency in basic math and metric system measurements-Authorization to work in the U.S.Mental/Physical Requirement-Capacity to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted.-Stamina to stand throughout the entire shift.-Comfortability working in elevated heat conditions.