Color Compound Pellet Operator

About the role

Operator extrudes pellets in the color compound department and helps maintain daily operations. Will achieve high quality, efficiency and low cost productivity.

Responsibilities

• Pull component material and set up on machine by specification
• Quality control will provide process specification
• Operator is responsible for the machine being set up correctly
• Feed the component material through the color compound machine
• Responsible for putting in the pellet bin
• Fill out all process specification sheets for the lines
• Monitor all side barrels for contamination
• Monitor shakers and bins for uncut pellets
• Review all Maguire setups
• Monitor lines for breakouts
• Rerun all side barrels with color
• Clean area and wipe down lines and Maguires
• Other Duties assigned by management
• Keep the Supervisor or Department Manager appropriately informed of equipment issues or any concerns

Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to tolerate extreme hot or cold temperatures
• Must be safety oriented
• Able to multi-task
• Must be able to work flexible hours

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Maintain LTO certification
• Utilize all PPE required

Skills

• Operational proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday