Utility Operator

About us

Westchester Plastics is the nation's leading independent toll compounder of engineering resins, alloys, blends, reactive modifiers and other thermoplastic materials. From a vantage point spanning over five decades in the plastics industry, we've seen and influenced many of the technological developments leading to today's advanced processes and materials.

Westchester Plastics began in Westchester County, New York, in 1948, as a small, privately held resin processor with ambitious growth plans. Over the years, Westchester Plastic's reinvestment in personnel, equipment and technology helped position the company as a leader in processing a wide range of advanced thermoplastic resins, alloys and color concentrates.

In 1968, Westchester Plastic's growth accelerated with the company's acquisition. That event provided an infusion of financial and technological resources to help us realize new market-exploration and facilities-expansion goals.

In 1975, Westchester Plastics headquarters relocated to a new production center and corporate complex in Nesquehoning, Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Since then, our flagship facility has grown to more than double its original size, with a full complement of the latest in processing equipment. Production is backed by complete design engineering laboratories and by expansive indoor warehouse and silo storage for raw materials and finished product.

In 2021, Westchester Plastics was purchased by Niche Polymer, a leader in the plastics industry since 1994. Under the Niche umbrella, Westchester Plastics will remain one of the largest independent toll compounders. Combined, both companies have expanded the services they offer to the market and look forward to continuing to grow their footprint in the plastics industry.

**Job Overview:**

Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Report to Foreman or Shift Manager/Supervisor.
• Responsible for proper equipment set up and safe operation with regards to material inputs (such as hoppers, mixers, etc.), and outputs (shaker screens, screw lifts, baggers, etc.)
• Responsible for proper material stewardship of customer material being run on the associated production line he or she is working on.
• Responsible for safety and housekeeping on the associated production line he or she is working on.
• Responsible to handle, process, label, and package material according to customer specifications and AMETEK procedures.
• Work with QC Lab to sample products being produced and properly label/identify products.
• Ensure all paperwork in associated job folders is properly completed for the production line he or she is assigned to.
• Work with Customer Service and Materials teams to requisition and/or return raw materials.
• Ensure all unused materials are properly removed from the machine and labeled properly so they can be returned to the warehouse.
• Perform clean ups as necessary during changeovers.
• Assist maintenance as necessary during machine set-ups/changeovers.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by Shift Manager/Supervisor.

EDUCATION:

GED or High School Equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Attention to details!
• Problem Solving Skills
• Must be able to understand and monitor production equipment.

Capabilities:

Lifting: 50 pounds frequently / over 50 pounds requires a lift team

Climbing: Capable of climbing stairs, steps, and straight ladders

Walking & Standing: Capable of walking or standing 6-8 hours per shift

Driving: Capable of driving a lift truck up to 6-8 hours per shift

Cleaning Equipment: Capable of using brooms, shovels, vacuum cleaners, pushing and pulling, associated with this job.

Hand Tools: Capable of using hand tools and the physical requirements (reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling)

Physical Agility: Capable of stooping, bending, and reaching while performing other job requirements.

Mental Capability: Read scales, basic math, operational directions, and recordkeeping.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Nesquehoning, PA 18240 (Required)

Work Location: In person