Resin Recovery Operator - 2nd Shift

Shift Hours:

2nd Shift – 2:45pm to 12:45am M-TH ($22.43 - $24.73/Hour) w/ the shift differential

Company Overview:

Imagine turning millions of pounds of recycled post-industrial waste into products that help plants grow. At TO Plastics our world is not round, it’s square. We help growers reduce their costs by consuming less space and reducing the amount of water and fertilizer needed through our production of industry leading square pots and other growing containers. In addition to our work that helps save our planet, we also help save lives. By creating best-in-class sterile barrier packages for some of the world’s largest medical device companies, our packages protect medical instruments used in operating rooms around the world. If you are interested in repurposing waste, supporting plant propagation, and helping save lives through medical technology, check out how you will learn and grow with our manufacturing team.

Essential Functions:

This position is responsible for the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities:

• Properly label and segregate different materials.

• Grind material at an acceptable rate per hour.
• Package boxes, skids, and warehouses material.
• Properly weigh and label ground material.
• Complete paperwork with minimal errors and maintains accurate records.
• Maintain inventory and organization of scrap materials.
• Identifies basic quality issues.
• Adheres to all Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Able to operate with some assistance.

• Operate a forklift safely in a fast-paced environment while carrying small to large loads.
• Maintain a safe work area by sweeping and cleaning as needed.
• Able to properly clean both the shredder and grinder following all safety protocols.
• Maintain the cleanness of all forklifts.
• Identify and report any unsafe work conditions, behaviors, or incidents.
• Follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Education, Experience, & Skills:

The qualifications listed here are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Able to pass a forklift driving certification test and operate a forklift safely is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Basic computer skills required, including the use of Microsoft Office, PC application, and the ability to work with different applications on different formats.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend basic English is essential for understanding various forms of work directions, shop orders, and safety instructions.

• This position requires the ability to communicate, both verbally and written, in a professional, positive, and constructive manner.
• Must be detail oriented and demonstrate both team-based and independent work skills.
• Strong organization, time management, multitasking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret weight measurements on a scale as well as dimension measurements using fractions, decimals, or metric increments.
• Must possess basic mathematic skills including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in order to obtain reliable finished part counts.
• Ability to read an amp meter.
• Visual acuity to distinguish between materials.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Comprehensive benefit package to include the following options:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD and LTD Insurance
• 401K with a generous company match
• 3 weeks of PTO earned as a weekly accrual
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Accident Insurance
• FSA or HSA Contribution Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed in the well-lit manufacturing environment may include regular exposure to flying dust and debris; the smell of burnt plastic; high decibel equipment and loud noises; and extreme temperatures ranging from subzero up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The manufacturing environment is fast-moving and may require the mobility to bend, stoop, lift, carry, lift above shoulders, push, pull, walk, and stand throughout the duration of the shift.
• May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs occasionally.
• May be required to mount or dismount a forklift or other powered industrial truck multiple times throughout the shift.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment consistently and correctly. This may include wearing safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, other safety equipment as designated, and adhering to the safety dress code.
• Visual acuity, manual dexterity, and hand function may be required to complete data entry, operate forklifts and machinery, and complete other tasks as assigned.