Position Purpose
The Recycle Center is a fundamental part of Hellas’ recycling initiative, processing waste from multiple manufacturing facilities in an effort to defer waste from landfills. The RC Operator is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Recycle Center to include chopping and pelletizing yarn waste, producing EcoNailer and EcoPallets, sorting reusable materials, baling materials for recycling, and building or repairing pallets.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Responsible for all activities and operations of the Chopper, Pelletizer, Lumber Line, Baler, Pallet Machine and all other recycling duties performed at the Recycling center.
· Have a complete understanding of each of the lines and how each section functions.
· Follows all procedures that are currently being implemented regarding safety, and processes.
· Notifies the shift or line operation manager of quality and process issues as well as maintenance personnel of maintenance problems.
· Understand materials such as regrind and different grades.
· Understand materials and how they react to the machine.
· Perform startups and shutdowns of pelletizer and lumber lines.
· Possesses knowledge of dismantling of the die, gate, screen, cutter and transit tube and reassembly of these components.
· Understands the cooling water systems and how each section functions.
· Understands all the controls of the blenders, their capacities, and the effect of each control.
· Responsible to perform other duties and activities as directed.
· Ability to set up, operate or tend machine that extrudes material and machine that builds
· Set controls to activate and adjust extruding and cutting machines.
· Observe machine operation, control boards, gauges, feed bag and fill bag to detect and prevent malfunctions.
· Remove venting material using proper PPE and hand tools.
· Record details of the machine operation, materials for process, material produced and waste.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This position works in the Fibers manufacturing plant. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and have close visual acuity. This position is required to stand for an extended period of time (12 hours), look at a machine for an extended period of time, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate the machinery, yarn, lumber, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. This position is regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry that weight approximately 30-45 feet.
This position may have additional physical requirements to include but are not limited to climbing, pushing/pulling, bending, stooping, and crouching. This position will work in a non-climate-controlled environment, will be exposed to moving equipment or loud machinery, dust, and/or allergens, etc. This position will be required to wear the following protective clothing, gear, equipment and devices which include but are not limited to hearing protection, safety glasses, and cut resistant gloves.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time, non-exempt position. Plant hours are Sunday through Saturday, 24 hours per day. This position will work shifts as assigned.
Education and Experience:
· No experience needed.
· Hellas will evaluate your performance and determine if you are competent to operate the pelletizer properly and safely.
Skills:
· Troubleshooting: determine causes of operation errors and determine how to correct.
· Possesses basic math skills.
· Ability to competently and effectively manage time and complete assigned work.
· Work as a team player and can coordinate with fellow workers.
· Ability to use warehouse equipment such as a forklift.
· Ability to communicate and collaborate with all internal departments as required.
· Equipment maintenance: perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed such as blocked screen, clogged die, clogged water filter, clogged pelletizer, worn pelletizer rolls and clogged transit tube etc.
Hellas Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our company, visit hellasconstruction.com, matrix-turf.com and epiqtracks.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Dadeville, AL 36853: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person