PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The focus of the Plastics Processing Plant Worker is to be trained as a general plant worker and plastics processing equipment operator. The Processing Plant Worker serves as an important role keeping all equipment operational in a safe efficient manner. The objective of the position is to provide a safe, cost effective working environment, while operating under Prometheus Polymers’ guidelines and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Processing plastic material. This includes categorizing, sorting, and preparing plastic products for use in the production process
- Operating grinding equipment
- Operating a 6” extrusion compounding line
- Operating Polyethylene pulverizes
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Conducting light equipment maintenance and general plant labor
- All other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required
- Mechanical aptitude
- Acute attention to details
- Must be able to work with little to no supervision
- Knowledge and understanding of polymers are a plus but not required
- Willingness to adapt in an evolving environment
- Innate sense of urgency that provides proactive and consistent work
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job operates in a manufacturing setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear while performing other projects. This is largely a physical role; involving working with heavy equipment.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
