MINIGRIP - RECLAIM OPERATOR B

TITLE: Reclaim Operator B

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Minigrip LLC reclaim operation. It will provide direct assistance to the team lead with regard to equipment operations and processes. The job functions include: all aspects of quality and safety related to the reclaim operation. This position will be responsible for pumping resin and operation of the slitter machine. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity in reclaim extrusion related activities
• Forklift license required
• Excellent work habits and attitude
• Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace
• Basic mechanical skills
• Ability to lead others and follow management directive
• Must have regular, reliable attendance and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interaction

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine operations required to feed, operate, and adjust the polyethylene reclaim system.
• Diagnose routine problems, detect cause and perform required machine adjustments. 
• Detect and report faulty equipment or electrical issues to maintenance supervisor.
• Isolate, record, and report all defective material to the Process Engineer and Plant Manager. 
• Assure the material is always free of contaminants.
• Perform all routine maintenance of the reclaim system of a lesser degree of complexity according to standardized procedures. 
• Assist with upgrades and machine improvements. 
• Rebuild mechanical parts and equipment to a lesser degree of complexity.
• Perform simple calculations for inventory production planning and enter data into a spreadsheet.  
• Maintain necessary production, quality and equipment records. 
• Move materials as necessary in the performance of duties or as directed.
• Maintain supply of pelletized reclaim and plan production schedule accordingly. 
• Notify supervision of availability issues before they become critical.
• Must be able to help in extrusion process as required.
• Operate the rail car unloading system as directed. 
• Provide routine maintenance and troubleshooting of the rail car unloader and silos of a lesser degree of complexity according to standardized procedures. 
• Clean silo interiors as scheduled.
• Must maintain an active forklift license consistent with the Minigrip forklift policy.
• Recognize and eliminate potential contaminates to the reclaim process. 
• Communicate with appropriate production and maintenance personnel and provide technical assistance as required. 
• Adhere to all Minigrip policies and procedures including; Principles of Conduct, safety policies and procedures, quality and GMP policies and procedures, and all other company policies and procedures. 
• Enforce all Minigrip policies and procedures related to the operation of the reclaim and rail car unloading processes.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. 
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Knowledge of slitter machine operation to extent where assistance and training may be given to other personnel as well as troubleshooting.