Pelletizer Operator
DURA-LINE (Gainesville, Texas) IS GROWING & HIRING URGENTLY!
Company: Dura-Line, an Orbia Business
Job Title: Pelletizer Operator
Location: Gainesville, TX
Shift:
- Night Shift Hours: 7:45 pm – 8:00 am (2-2-3 shift rotation)
- Day Shift Hours: 7:45 am - 8:00 pm (2-2-3 shift rotation)
Starting Pay: Competitive starting hourly wage of $19.00 per hour (Night Shift receives an additional $3.00/hr shift differential.)
$1,500 Sign on bonus & $1,500 Referral Bonus
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Know and understand the quality and material requirements for all products.
- Monitors operating parameters of product and extrusion equipment to confirm that product materials and quality requirements are being met.
- Maintains accurate documentation of all ground product dimensions on reports and accurately tracks weights, and labeling products appropriately.
- Ensures all unused tooling is returned to the tool room.
- Provide all clean-up in the grinding area, including waste disposals.
- Follows all company-standard and position-specific safety requirements, and reports any unsafe working conditions or broken equipment to the Extrusion Supervisor
- Performs any other duties assigned by Supervisor and/or Production Manager
EDUCATIONAL AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform simple math, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and take measurements.
- Knowledge and understanding of the job duties of Downstream Operators, Material Handlers, and Reel Builders
- Knowledge and understanding of the grinder, smooth core procedures, and operation.
- Valid lift truck/forklift license
- Working knowledge of grinders, extruders, vacuum systems, resin systems, and quality control standards
OCCUPATIONAL AND/OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift to 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance.
Work on foot around hot machinery for 12 hours.
Maneuver through different areas by stepping over and/or bending under objects.
Mobility to allow frequent entrance and exits from the lift truck.
Wear necessary safety equipment, including dust masks, earplugs, and face shields.
Climb ladders, listen to equipment, look for defects, and sense temperature changes in the finished product.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Environment: Manufacturing, Non-Climate Controlled, Variable Temperatures, Team Oriented, On-The-Job Training
Why Dura-Line?
Competitive Starting Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
On-The-Job Training
Team-Oriented Work Environment
What is in it for you? Our Amazing Benefits!
- Work HALF of the month, having every other weekend as a 3-day weekend! (12-Hour, 2-2-3 schedule)
- Quarterly Performance Bonus (depending on plant performance).
- IMMEDIATE Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits on the first day.
- 6% 401(k) match with an additional 3% contribution by Dura-Line. Did I mention that you are FULLY VESTED on day 1 also?
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Volunteer Time.
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service (up to $5,000 for undergraduate programs and up to $7,500 for graduate programs.
- ENDLESS professional growth potential with our GLOBAL family of Orbia companies.
- BRING A FRIEND! Employee Referral Bonus of $1,500 for your referrals that join us after your date of hire.