Job Description
Job Description
Description :
INDEVCO North America, a protective materials manufacturing group, is committed to innovating energy-efficient building envelope products, as well as sustainable paper and plastic packaging solutions. In addition, we have invested in and manage recycling operations for biomass and reprocessed materials that create a circular economy. Our facilities - in Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia - serve a growing range of markets : building and construction, beverage, chemical and petrochemical, food, industrial salt and minerals, lawn and garden, packaging converting, pet food, and transport. INDEVCO has operated for over 40 years in the US, as Interstate Resources, Inc. through 2017 and presently as INDEVCO North America. For more information, visit www.INDEVCONorthAmerica.com.
Requirements :
The Pre-Expander / Molding Operator is responsible for operating pre-expansion and molding equipment to produce high-quality Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) beads and molded products. This role ensures material consistency, proper machine operation, and adherence to production specifications while maintaining a safe and efficient workspace.
Key Responsibilities :
Operate and monitor the pre-expander to control steam, air, and temperature settings for optimal EPS bead expansion.
Operate EPS molding machines (block or shape molding) to form finished products.
Load raw EPS beads into the pre-expander and ensure correct material flow.
Conduct density checks and visual inspections to ensure quality standards.
Follow safety procedures when handling steam, pressurized systems, and hot surfaces.
Maintain records of production runs, material usage, and machine settings.
Qualifications & Skills :
Work Environment :
INDEVCO North America, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, religion, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental impairment, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Operator • Johnson City, TN, US