RECLAIM TECHNICIAN (North Port)

King Plastic Corporation
North Port, FL
Description:
  • Set up, operate, and monitor large grinding machines used for processing materials
  • Adjust machine settings to accommodate different types of materials and achieve desired output sizes.
  • Load recyclable materials into the grinding machine, ensuring proper placement and securing of materials to prevent blockages or malfunctions.
  • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the grinding machine to ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime and coordinate with maintenance personnel for more complex repairs or service needs.
  • Identify and address any mechanical issues or wear and tear on the equipment.
  • Monitor the quality of the ground materials, ensuring they meet specifications and standards for further processing.
  • Conduct periodic checks verify the consistency and quality of the output.
  • Follow all safety protocols and guidelines while operating the grinding machine and handling materials and report any safety hazards or incidents to the supervisor and participate in safety training as required. Always wear PPE
  • Maintain accurate records of production volumes, equipment maintenance, and any issues encountered during the grinding process.
  • Diagnose and resolve minor operational issues with the grinding machine, including jams, misalignments, or malfunctions.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the recycling operation.
  • Suggest and implement changes to optimize machine performance and reduce waste.
  • Continual communication and collaboration with team members, team leads, and Supervisors.
  • Report to work at the scheduled time, work as scheduled and is seldom absent from work.
  • This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not an exhaustive list. Furthermore, nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
  • Requirements:

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

    • Proficiency in operating and maintaining large grinding machines and other related equipment.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot machine issues.
    • Good understanding of safety procedures and environmental regulations related to recycling processes.
    • Experience with specific types of recycling materials or grinding processes relevant to the industry preferred
    • Willingness and ability to work a 12 hour shift schedule with evening/weekend work (Week 1:M/T/F/Sa, Week 2: Su/W/TH).

    Education/Experience/Certifications/Licenses

    • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
    • Forklift Certification through King Plastic Corp required

    Typical Physical and Mental Demands/Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing facility and occasionally seated in an office. May involve working under deadlines. Requires: broad range of physical and mental activities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position:

    • You will be required to stand and walk for 11+ hours/day, drive a forklift for 0.5+ hours/day, constant engage in overhead reach, forward reach, climb, bend, kneel, squat, stoop, twist, use manual dexterity, make position changes, push and pull using both arms and legs, lift and carry 5–25 lbs., wear protective equipment, repetitive motion, maintaining physical endurance, demonstrate attention to detail, use memory recall, effective communication, adaptability, depth perception, color vision, visual acuity, frequent problem solving, lift and carry 26–51+ lbs., and hear clearly. Typical tools, equipment, and machinery utilized include saws (table, panel, and radial arm), routers, grinders, manual and power hand tools, overhead lift equipment, micrometers, tape measure, scales, air hoses, calculators, and computers. The position involves full shifts in an environment with extreme temperatures exceeding 100°F during summer months and exposure to noise and dust.

    Position requires full shifts in an environment with extreme temperatures (>100? in summer months): Yes

    Position requires full shifts in an environment with exposure to noise and dust: Yes

    Typical tools, equipment and machinery utilized: saws (table, panel and radial arm), routers, grinder, manual and power hand tools, overhead lift equipment, micrometers, tape measure, scales, air hoses, calculator, and computer: yes

    Position requires operating a power fork truck: Yes

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Posted 2026-03-20

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