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For over 35 years, we’ve built a reputation for stability, quality, and sustained growth. We are now seeking talented individuals to join our team for the following role:\nThe Flake to Pellet Machine Operator is responsible for the safe, continuous, and efficient operation of the NGR flake-to-pellet system, crane system, and related equipment used to produce PET resin pellets that meet established quality requirements. 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Promptly report conditions requiring technical or maintenance support.\nOperate the crane system and related material-handling equipment only when trained, qualified, and authorized.\nMaintain a clean and orderly work area in accordance with housekeeping, sanitation, and safety expectations.\nComplete production, quality, maintenance, safety, and other required reports accurately and on time.\nComply with all requirements relating to employee safety, product safety, product legality, regulatory compliance, and quality systems.\nReport unsafe conditions, injuries, spills, equipment damage, quality concerns, and process deviations promptly to appropriate leadership.\nParticipate in required training, safety meetings, continuous-improvement activities, and shift handoffs.\nPerform other job-related duties as assigned by the Team Leader, FTP Technical Lead, or Operations Manager.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nHigh school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of 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