{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"21b2d1d71a8859d7e2661686","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/21b2d1d71a8859d7e2661686","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/21b2d1d71a8859d7e2661686","title":"Utility Operator","description":"Utility Operator Pay Rates: Starting: $20.50Top out at progression year 3 at $26.00Polyplex offers a full line of Benefits (BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- Vision).Additional benefits such as team life, STD, LDT and identity theft covered at 100%.401k: company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%Paid leave:80 hours of accrued Vacation, 24 hours of accrued Emergency Leave,10 paid HolidaysExpectationsPersonal safety and clear understanding of safety processes and procedures. Monitor and evaluate process variables, sample results and make changes and/ or corrections to maintain optimum control, efficiency and safety. Analyze problems or deviations and insure timely corrective actions are taken.Machines/ Equipment: Chillers, Air Compressors, Oil heater, hot oil pumps, Cooling towers and related pumps, AHUs. Makeup air unit, Exhaust fans, Water softener, RO water system.Physical RequirementsAble to lift 50Able to bend, twist sit, squat, kneel, crawl, push and pullAble to reach in all directionsAble to walk and stand for extended periods of time to cover a 12 hour shiftOther physical requirements as needed for the jobResponsibilityFollow safety procedures for machine and activities and perform safe operational activities in order to avoid safety incidentsReading and following work instructions in work group areaProduce film product with assigned machine per the run planData Entry/ Document control/ Record keeping - Ensuring the data entry for entire process like Raw mat, Down time, Jumbo, properties, slit roll, etc. Monitoring of data entry during shift. Data entry for all issued material from stores. Ensuring all the logbooks, checklists and required formats being followed in the shift.Monitoring of production plan in order to execute the activities for pending plans. Feeding of raw material based on product recipeExecute raw material handling, charging and monitoring consumptionPreparation of coating solutions as per run plan, monitor the consumption and coating quality along with updating the chemical inventory to Shift SupervisorDraining and collection of chips in case of any emergencyEnd to end waste handling within the shift. Recyclable waste charging in cutting mills and irrecoverable waste disposal at designated placeExecuting filter changeover process as per written procedure and allocated time period or as and when requiredHandling the process failures like film break, blade break, and film removal from machine. De-chocking of cutting mills and fluff piping. Feeding the grinder and clearing coresReport any machine problems and perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshootingTo relieve/ support fellow team members as neededCompleting and recording quality assurance and control checksHousekeepingOther duties as assignedEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.","company":"Polyplex","rawCompany":"polyplex","city":"Decatur","state":"AL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-04-15T03:51:48.972Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-8099.00","title":"Plant and System Operators, All Other","slug":"plant-and-system-operators-all-other"},{"code":"51-8091.00","title":"Chemical Plant and System Operators","slug":"chemical-plant-and-system-operators"},{"code":"51-9011.00","title":"Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders","slug":"chemical-equipment-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"326113","title":"Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing","slug":"unlaminated-plastics-film-and-sheet-except-packaging-manufacturing"},{"code":"326112","title":"Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-packaging-film-and-sheet-including-laminated-manufacturing"},{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Utility Operator","description":"Utility Operator Pay Rates: Starting: $20.50Top out at progression year 3 at $26.00Polyplex offers a full line of Benefits (BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- Vision).Additional benefits such as team life, STD, LDT and identity theft covered at 100%.401k: company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%Paid leave:80 hours of accrued Vacation, 24 hours of accrued Emergency Leave,10 paid HolidaysExpectationsPersonal safety and clear understanding of safety processes and procedures. 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