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Reclaim Operator-March 2024
Lolita
Mar 28, 2026
About Reclaim Operator

  Description/Job Summary

  Please refer to the job grade on the posting page for the appropriate job description:

  Reclaim Operator: Position Grade C (Entry-Level)

  Position Objective

  To ensure that requirements for quality are met through monitoring and inspection; comparing the result to the requirements and specifications; and reporting these results to department supervisor.

  Training

  Per Master Training Plan.

  Authority / Decision Making

  Authority to determine product quality.

  Authority to determine N/C product and the disposition there of.

  Training department personnel and determine competency.

  Stop extruder line in an emergency situation.

  Authority as delegated by Supervisor / Manager.

  Duties & Responsibilities

  Task and Duties

  Safety - complies with written and verbal safety rules of plant & dept.

  Follow housekeeping requirements as designated and determined.

  Monitor, inspect, and report on product quality as required by procedure.

  Must pass all department and safety training courses.

  Other duties as assigned by department supervisor or manager.

  Run the extruder with some supervision.

  Report any unsafe hazards or acts.

  Operate forklift / must have or obtain forklift certification.

  Must have regular, reliable attendance, and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.

  Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.

  Machinery and Electrical Devices Used

  General office equipment (calculators, copier).

  Forklift.

  Various hand tools.

  Computer.

  Physical Visual Activity Required

  Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands arms. Body agility is emphasized.

  Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

  Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine and waist. Example: changing paper in printer, copier machine.

  Kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knee.

  Crouching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

  Crawling, moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

  Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Example: giving signal, reaching for material or handles on item.

  Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time. Example: Making copies, giving presentations, directing traffic.

  Walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

  Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

  Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

  Lifting, rising objects from lower to higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position. Degree of lifting: 5-25 lbs. 26-50 lbs.

  Fingering, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.

  Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

  Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

  Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Via face to face or telephone.

  Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40 db. loss @ 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive verbal communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

  Repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers. Example: Filing, sorting mail, starting ignition of machinery.

  Preferred Qualifications

  High school graduate or equivalent.

  Required Qualifications

  Good mechanical aptitude.

  Good oral, written, math skills.

  Ability to interact with personnel in a professional manner.

  Reclaim Operator: Position Grade B

  Position Objective

  To ensure that requirements for quality are met through monitoring and inspection; comparing the result to the requirements and specifications; and reporting these results to department supervisor.

  Training

  Per Master Training Plan.

  Authority / Decision Making

  Authority to determine product quality.

  Authority to determine N/C product and the disposition there of.

  Erema start-up; setting up the equipment to ensure proper start up.

  Erema Shut down; shutting down the equipment to ensure proper shut down.

  Training department personnel and determine competency.

  Stop extruder line in an emergency situation.

  Duties & Responsibilities

  Task and Duties

  Safety - complies with written and verbal safety rules of plant & dept.

  Supervise performance of operators within the department.

  Follow housekeeping requirements as designated and determined.

  Monitor, inspect, and report on product quality as required by procedure.

  Training of new personnel.

  Understand and have thorough knowledge of reclaim operation.

  Must pass all department and safety training courses.

  Other duties as assigned by department supervisor or manager.

  Run the extruder with some supervision.

  Report any unsafe hazards or acts.

  Set up extruder line per SOC's, make adjustments to conditions.

  Assist lower level operator.

  Operate forklift / must have or obtain forklift certification.

  Must have regular, reliable attendance, and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.

  Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.

  Machinery and Electrical Devices Used

  General office equipment (calculators, copier).

  Forklift.

  Various hand tools.

  Computer.

  Physical Activity Required

  Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands arms. Body agility is emphasized.

  Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

  Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine and waist. Example: changing paper in printer, copier machine.

  Kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knee.

  Crouching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

  Crawling, moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

  Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Example: giving signal, reaching for material or handles on item.

  Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time. Example: Making copies, giving presentations, directing traffic.

  Walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

  Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

  Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

  Lifting, rising objects from lower to higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position. Degree of lifting: 5-25 lbs. 26-50 lbs.

  Fingering, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.

  Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

  Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

  Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Via face to face or telephone.

  Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40 db. loss @ 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive verbal communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

  Repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers. Example: Filing, sorting mail, starting ignition of machinery.

  Preferred Qualifications

  High school graduate or equivalent.

  Required Qualifications

  Good mechanical aptitude.

  Good oral, written, math skills.

  Previous plastics industry experience preferred.

  Good supervisory / training of lower level personnel skills.

  Ability to interact with personnel in a professional manner.

  Reclaim Operator: Position Grade A

  Position Objective

  To ensure that requirements for quality are met through monitoring and inspection; comparing the result to the requirements and specifications; and reporting these results to department supervisor.

  Training

  Per Master Training Plan.

  Authority / Decision Making

  Authority to determine product quality.

  Authority to determine N/C product and the disposition there of.

  Erema start-up; setting up the equipment to ensure proper start up.

  Erema Shut down; shutting down the equipment to ensure proper shut down.

  Training department personnel and determine competency.

  Stop extruder line in an emergency situation.

  Duties & Responsibilities

  Task and Duties

  Safety - complies with written and verbal safety rules of plant & dept.

  Supervise performance of operators within the department.

  Follow housekeeping requirements as designated and determined.

  Monitor, inspect, and report on product quality as required by procedure.

  Training of new personnel.

  Understand and have thorough knowledge of reclaim operation.

  Must pass all department and safety training courses.

  Other duties as assigned by department supervisor or manager.

  Run the extruder with some supervision.

  Report any unsafe hazards or acts.

  Set up extruder line per SOC's, make adjustments to conditions.

  Assist lower level operator.

  Operate forklift / must have or obtain forklift certification.

  Must have regular, reliable attendance, and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.

  Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.

  Machinery and Electrical Devices Used

  General office equipment (calculators, copier).

  Forklift.

  Various hand tools.

  Computer.

  Physical Activity Required

  Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands arms. Body agility is emphasized.

  Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

  Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine and waist. Example: changing paper in printer, copier machine.

  Kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knee.

  Crouching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

  Crawling, moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

  Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Example: giving signal, reaching for material or handles on item.

  Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time. Example: Making copies, giving presentations, directing traffic.

  Walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

  Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

  Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

  Lifting, rising objects from lower to higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position. Degree of lifting: 5-25 lbs. 26-50 lbs.

  Fingering, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.

  Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

  Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

  Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Via face to face or telephone.

  Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40 db. loss @ 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive verbal communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

  Repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers. Example: Filing, sorting mail, starting ignition of machinery.

  Preferred Qualifications

  High school graduate or equivalent.

  Required Qualifications

  Good oral and written communication skills.

  Good mechanical aptitude.

  Good oral, written, math skills.

  Previous plastics industry experience preferred.

  Good supervisory / training of lower level personnel skills.

  Ability to interact with personnel in a professional manner.

  Reclaim Operator: Position Grade Sr. Technician / Senior Lead

  Position Objective

  To ensure that requirements for quality are met through monitoring and inspection; comparing the result to the requirements and specifications; and reporting these results to department supervisor.

  Training

  Per Master Training Plan.

  Authority / Decision Making

  Authority to determine product quality.

  Authority to determine N/C product and the disposition there of.

  Erema start-up; setting up the equipment to ensure proper start up.

  Erema Shut down; shutting down the equipment to ensure proper shut down.

  Training department personnel and determine competency.

  Stop extruder line in an emergency situation.

  Authority as delegated by Supervisor / Manager.

  Duties & Responsibilities

  Task and Duties

  Safety - complies with written and verbal safety rules of plant & dept.

  Assist Production Supervisor with various aspects of operations.

  Supervise performance of operators within the department.

  Possess knowledge of all operations of dept.

  Follow housekeeping requirements as designated and determined.

  Monitor, inspect, and report on product quality as required by procedure.

  Training of new personnel.

  Understand and have thorough knowledge of reclaim operation.

  Must pass all department and safety training courses.

  Monitor operating supplies.

  Other duties as assigned by department supervisor or manager.

  Run the extruder with some supervision.

  Report any unsafe hazards or acts.

  Set up extruder line per SOC's, make adjustments to conditions.

  Assist lower level operator.

  Operate forklift / must have or obtain forklift certification.

  Must have regular, reliable attendance, and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.

  Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.

  Machinery and Electrical Devices Used

  General office equipment (calculators, copier).

  Forklift.

  Various hand tools.

  Computer.

  Physical Activity Required

  Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands arms. Body agility is emphasized.

  Balancing, maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

  Stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine and waist. Example: changing paper in printer, copier machine.

  Kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knee.

  Crouching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

  Crawling, moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

  Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Example: giving signal, reaching for material or handles on item.

  Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time. Example: Making copies, giving presentations, directing traffic.

  Walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

  Pushing, using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

  Pulling, using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

  Lifting, rising objects from lower to higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position. Degree of lifting: 5-25 lbs. 26-50 lbs.

  Fingering, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.

  Grasping, applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

  Feeling, perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

  Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word. Via face to face or telephone.

  Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40 db. loss @ 500Hz, 1000Hz, and 2000Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive verbal communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

  Repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers. Example: Filing, sorting mail, starting ignition of machinery.

  Preferred Qualifications

  High school graduate or equivalent.

  Required Qualifications

  Good oral and written communication skills.

  Good mechanical aptitude.

  Good oral, written, math skills.

  Previous plastics industry experience preferred.

  Good supervisory / training of lower level personnel skills.

  Ability to interact with personnel in a professional manner.

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