At Darnel Group, we focus on what truly matters—environmental, economic, and social sustainability. The Extrusion Pelletizer/Grinder Operator is responsible for grinding scrap from the extrusion process, monitoring the pelletizing processes while producing a variety of pellets from fluff as per order specification reporting any machinery inconsistencies to the Supervisor, Shift Lead and/or Manager. This role ensures equipment is functioning correctly and complies with safety and quality standards.
This position will start out temporary and covert to a Darnel Regular Employee after 90 days and successful onboarding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up and start up grinders or pelletizers. Load material and make adjustments as needed.
- Support extrusion operations including stringing the line, doffing rolls, and grinding scrap.
- Record and monitor scrap grinding operations and line settings to react quickly.
- Ensure quality of the product by use of calipers, scales, micrometers and/or other measurement devices or equipment.
- Prepare and complete daily documentation including logs, tracking reports, and computer data entry.
- Identify and report machinery issues to the Lead Operator, Supervisor, or Manager; communicate repair needs to maintenance.
- Maintain cleanliness of machines, floors, and waste in assigned area.
- Operate forklift to move, stage, and retrieve raw materials; ensure smooth shift transitions by preparing materials for the next shift.
- Use PeopleSoft to report production, generate labels, and record product consumption.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in cross-training for various extrusion processing equipment including blending systems, vacuum systems, screen changers, extruder controls, and winders.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.
