Resin Handling Specialist

Resin Handling Specialist

Revolution is hiring a Resin Handling Specialist in Mesquite, Texas! This critical role is responsible for the safe and efficient receipt, transfer, blending, and distribution of polyethylene (PE) resin throughout the manufacturing process using a centralized silo and conveying system. As a Resin Handling Specialist, you'll help ensure accurate resin formulations, maintain material traceability, monitor material flow, and provide high-quality blended materials that keep production running smoothly. Your commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance will play a key role in delivering exceptional products and supporting operational excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate and monitor resin receiving, storage silos, vacuum conveying systems, and blending equipment, including day bins.
• Prepare resin blends according to production work orders and material formulations.
• Verify resin grades, lot numbers, additives, and color concentrates before mixing/pumping.
• Load additives, regrind, masterbatch, and other approved materials into blending systems according to specifications.
• Monitor silo inventory levels and coordinate material replenishment with Quality.
• Transfer resin from railcars, bulk trucks, gaylords, supersacks, or bags into designated silos.
• Maintain proper material identification and traceability throughout the production process with at least weekly counts.
• Perform quality checks on blended materials to ensure consistency and compliance with production requirements with the help of Quality.
• Troubleshoot material flow issues, including bridging, conveying blockages, and equipment alarms, and share with Ops and Maintenance for resolution.
• Clean mixers, hoppers, filters, loaders, and conveying equipment to prevent contamination.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on resin-handling equipment with assistance from Maintenance as needed.
• Record production data, material usage, inventory transactions, and equipment inspections as required.
• Follow "First in, first out" (FIFO) inventory practices when applicable.
• Communicate material shortages, equipment issues, and quality concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Assist with inventory counts and material reconciliation when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Follow all OSHA, plant safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing or plastics industry experience preferred.
• Experience with polyethylene (PE) resin handling preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Essential reading and writing skills are required.
• Basic ability to do math.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.

About Revolution: It's time to redefine possible. At Revolution, we exist to empower businesses and consumers to contribute to a better future through sustainable loop plastic solutions. Our unique, circular approach results in sustainable products and services that effectively meet the needs of businesses today, while helping prepare them for tomorrow. And we're just getting started.