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Pelletizer Forklift Driver - Night Shift
$45k-62k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Day Ago
Tangent Technologies is Hiring a Pelletizer Forklift Driver - Night Shift Near Aurora, IL
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
Requirements
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Forklift operation experience is highly desirable.
- 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.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Capacity to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Stamina to stand throughout the entire shift.
- Comfortability working in elevated heat conditions.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$45k-62k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/25/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/08/2024
WEBSITE
tangentusa.com
HEADQUARTERS
AURORA, IL
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
2003
TYPE
Private
CEO
GUY DE FEO
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
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About Tangent Technologies
Tangent is a manufacturer of polyethylene lumber from recycled plastic for residential, commercial and hospitality industries.
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