Resin Operator

Position Overview

Job Type: Full-Time | Shift-based | On-site
Reports To: Production Superintendent / Shift Lead

What You’ll Do

• Health, Safety & Environment (EH&S)
• Proactively identify and eliminate workplace hazards
• Adhere to all environmental and safety policies, including use of PPE, respirators, and confined space entry
• Issue and monitor Safe Work, Hot Work, and Confined Space permits
• Participate in EH&S audits, training, drills, and incident investigations
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and emergency preparedness standards
• Production Operations
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment and control systems
• Blend tanks, load/unload raw materials and finished products
• Perform SAP transactions for inventory, production tracking, maintenance notifications
• Follow SOPs to meet production goals and product specifications
• Conduct routine maintenance and assist in shutdown/startup procedures
• Contribute to root cause analyses and process improvement initiatives
• Quality Assurance
• Perform in-process sampling and lab analysis
• Ensure lab safety protocols are followed
• Record batch data and maintain quality documentation
• Participate in corrective actions for off-spec materials
• Team Collaboration
• Communicate effectively across shifts and departments
• Work within cross-functional teams to maintain uptime, safety, and quality
• Contribute to a positive team environment through collaboration and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read technical documents, schematics, and operating procedures
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime
• Must meet physical requirements including lifting up to 55 lbs, frequent climbing, respirator use, confined space entry, fit for duty, fitness capable for role, plant

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, forklift operation
• Familiarity with SAP
• Vocational or post-secondary technical education

What We Offer

• Healthcare from Day One: Medical, dental, vision, and parental leave
• 401(k) with Match
• Incentive Bonus Potential: Up to $6K annually
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks vacation to start + 16 hours of volunteer time
• Includes 14 Paid Holidays per Year, +1 Floating Holiday
• Ongoing Training & Development

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.