Granulator Operator

SWM International
life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Greenfield
53 Silvio O Conte Drive (Show on map)
Feb 26, 2025
Description Responsibilities Conduct a shift exchange explaining issues during shift, discuss upcoming orders Read and interpret paperwork (e.g. work orders, sales orders, or reprocessing notes) Perform pre-operation checklist to ensure safety of machinery Accurately weigh and record material in manufacturing software as required Unload materials or virgin block from Gaylord; visually inspect and remove all contaminates Start up and operate granulator, including guillotine knife and blender Monitor particle size of granules and cleanliness of regrind Operate a fork truck and/ or pallet jack bringing materials to and from the warehouse Operate overhead hoists and lift carts to handle and package finished goods Take samples as required Observe machine to detect clogged blades and hopper Disassemble/reassemble and clean granulator (including blades, screen, cradle, and bin) Make minor changes and adjustments to machinery with little or no supervision (e.g. transition from material to material, clearing jams) Follow all safety and lock-out procedures associated with the granulator and its operation Prepare skids, kegs for return to warehouse with correct packaging material, labels and details Perform material handling tasks and inventory control using barcode scanner Attend daily shift meeting Train other Operators when required Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality Data entry into computer to include tracking of machine time, total regrind per shift, etc. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education & Skillsets: Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and/or decimals Ability to use a computer; including but not limited to manufacturing software Ability to communicate effectively with workers and supervisor Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex multiple step instructions Ability to deal with problems and non-standardized situations with multiple variables Ability to work overtime if required to meet business demands Ability to understand operation of machinery and fix machinery, mechanically inclined Preferred Education & Skillsets: High School Diploma or GED Prior manufacturing experience 1-3 months related work experience Physical Demands: Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds Be able to work 12 hours shifts Perform repetitive tasks Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance; sometimes in awkward or tight spaces Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks PPE Requirements: Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including; Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe) Safety Glasses Bump Caps Protective Gloves; when performing certain tasks Hearing Protection; when required Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks Work Environment Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot Atmosphere may contain dust, fumes and odors May include mechanical, electrical, chemical, hazards Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position. What we offer Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family's well-being: Medical, dental and vision insurance Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage Paid vacation and competitive personal time off 401(k) savings plan with company match Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance About Mativ* Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two operating segments, Advanced Technical Materials and Fiber-Based Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.