About the Role
MSE is seeking an Erema Operator to join our Production team. This role has two main parts: operating our Erema 756T pelletizing plant, and organizing and baling scrap generated across the shift. You'll work closely with production lines to collect and manage scrap from both production runs and customer returns, and coordinate handoffs with the incoming and outgoing shift Erema Operators.
Schedule
4-crew rotating shift schedule
12-hour shifts: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m.
Rotates from days to nights (and vice versa) every 28 days
Seven-day work cycle with alternating 36-hour and 48-hour weeks
Some overtime required
What You'll Do
Read and understand production orders, and learn MSE's raw material and scrap codes
Understand processing conditions for different resin formulations and operate the Erema 756T efficiently
Weigh materials and calculate net weights by subtracting tare weights of pallets and boxes
Determine which scrap should be baled and which should be re-pelletized
Change blades on the pelletizer head and cutting chamber as needed
Keep the work area clean and organized, and assist with production floor cleanup when time permits
Coordinate scrap collection and handoffs with incoming and outgoing shift Erema Operators
What You'll Need
High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence Certificate
Comfortable with basic math (addition, subtraction, simple division)
Willingness to learn MSE's ERP system and safely operate a forklift
Ability to recognize good versus bad pellets and read/operate equipment controls
Ability to handle rolls and boxes, and lift up to 80 lbs.
Comfortable standing, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead throughout the shift
Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
Why MSE
Values-driven culture: everything we do is grounded in STACS - Servant Leadership, Trust, Accountability, Collaboration, and Stewardship - which shape how our teams work together and treat one another every day
Room to grow: build specialized skills operating reprocessing equipment and gain hands-on knowledge of resin formulations
Meaningful work: the scrap you reclaim and re-pelletize helps us reduce waste and get more value out of every order
Stability and investment: we're a growing manufacturer that invests in our people, our equipment, and our processes for the long term
MSE is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.