A new challenge?

Pinnacle Polymers, LLC, a privately-owned polypropylene manufacturing facility, has an opening for an entry level Production Loader.

At Pinnacle Polymers, Production Loaders are responsible for inspecting, washing, and loading our hopper cars in preparation of rail shipment. During this stage of our manufacturing process, Production Loaders are the last to touch our product before it reaches our customers, making this position critical to our team.

Main responsibilities and key tasks

• Performs safe operating procedures in the Wash Load area
• Performs safe startup, operation and shutdown of various equipment as dictated by plant operations. Troubleshoots related equipment as needed.

• Safely cleans and maintains proper housekeeping of the wash/load area of the plant • Inspects, washes, and dries empty hopper cars prior to loading product

• Oversees loading of finished product into railcars, including tare weighing, operating loading slingers, monitoring silo levels and product type, sampling and gross weighing
• Maintains the railyard through safe and proficient operation of the company locomotive and trackmobile
• Trains other employees as needed
• Performs other duties as needed

Competencies and skills

• Associates Degree in Process Technology (P-Tech) or equivalent preferred
• 1-3 years of operations work experience in a manufacturing environment

• Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call as needed • Must be willing and able to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)

• Must be willing and able to safely, effectively and efficiently carry out written and verbal job-related instructions, and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Must have working knowledge of personal computers utilizing Microsoft Office applications, previous experience with SAP is preferred, but not required
• Must possess knowledge of the chemical hazards of the process unit and all logic associated with the safe operation of equipment as dictated by the area of operation

• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
• Ability to work in the U.S. and successful completion of a pre-employment background check and screening

Work environment and physical demands

• Normal Production Plant environment with controlled climate as well as outside elements.
• Must be willing and able to work at various elevations and positions including heights of 125 feet or above

• Must be familiar with and be able to wear proper PPE including respirator and FRC • Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms

• Must be able to hear sounds and recognize the difference between them, focus on one source of sound and ignore others, understand speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand. Use of radio communications and hearing protection is required in process operation areas.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hear sounds and recognize the difference between them, focus on one source of sound and ignore others, understand speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand. Use of radio communications and hearing protection is required in process operation areas.
• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others

Our Offer

Pinnacle offers an excellent benefit package, including 401k with company match, profit share, and an additional annual points-per-years-of-service funding. Our rich medical benefits plan is 80% employer-paid, 100% employer-paid for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.