Production Technician - Night Shift Job at Blue Polymers, LLC in Indianapolis

Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Join Us in Making Plastic Recycling Real

Be a part of the movement to make plastics recycling real. At Blue Polymers, we’re transforming post-consumer plastic into high-quality resin that goes right back into packaging — tackling the recycling challenge at its source and scaling it for lasting impact. With regional centers opening across the U.S., we’re delivering a local solution with nationwide reach.

At Blue Polymers, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team tackling some of the biggest sustainability challenges in the industry. Our innovative solution reduces carbon footprints, increases recycling efficiency and helps brands meet their sustainability goals — all while making recycling real for consumers.

What you’ll get working for us:

• A chance to drive real impact in sustainability and plastics recycling
• An innovative, growth-oriented environment where big ideas and bold solutions are encouraged
• Collaboration with top industry leaders, including Republic Services and Ravago
• Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing, cutting-edge company
• A strong culture of transparency, efficiency and problem-solving

If you’re passionate about sustainability and ready to be part of a game-changing team, we want to hear from you. Let’s make plastics recycling real — together.

Purpose

Produce materials from the Plastics Recycling operations. Produce a quality product while working in a safe manner.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.

1. General Policy

a) Load bales of material onto conveying system.

b) Operate extruders, material transfer equipment, and wash-line processes.

c) Follow all company procedures as well as written and verbal instructions.

d) Fill out daily shift paperwork, information boards and logbooks.

e) Compliance with manufacturing process instructions and Work Package Instructions.

f) Move and load Raw and Finished Goods as required.

g) Inspects, cleans, and performs assigned basic preventative maintenance on process equipment.

h) Report and assist as needed all equipment status changes to Maintenance & Supervision

i) Preparing equipment for maintenance work including lock-out tag-out.

j) Ensures that waste is appropriately characterized, documented, labeled, stored and disposed in compliance with all Company, state and federal regulations.

k) Keep a clean and safe work area.

l) Follow all Quality, Safety and Environmental Procedures.

m) Sample collection for Quality analysis

n) Execute priorities and prep for changeovers with other technicians, group leads, and shift supervisors

o) Uphold the Blue Polymers Code of Conduct standards.

p) Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Production Manager.

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

1. Education:

a. Must have High School diploma or of equivalent value.

2. Experience:

a. Must have high school education or equivalent.

b. Ability to read, speak and write English efficiently preferred.

c. Required to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedures.

d. Required to work comfortably with basic math skills.

e. Able to follow work procedures and pay close attention to detail.

f. Ability to operate a fork truck.

g. Must be able to effectively use computer systems for operational reporting.

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements

listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our

culture.

1. Must be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

2. All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Manager/HR immediately.

3. Must be able to comply with all uniform and PPE requirements.

4. Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Excel, Word

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore must be

adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. Schedules may vary from week to week based

on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

Physical Requirements / Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.

1. Ability to sit, walk, climb and kneel for extended periods of time.

2. Use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.

3. Ability to endure hot and cold temperatures.

4. Ability to lift 55lbs.

5. Should be able to enter confined spaces such as tanks, pits, and vessels

6. Must have color vision.

7. Ability to properly wear assigned protective equipment for all required processes.

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NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Blue Polymers is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.