Production Operator

About the Role

The Production Operator is required to safely and efficiently operate all equipment necessary to package finished goods in a batch process, chemical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with Supervisors and facility leadership regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issue.
• Follows and performs Bill of Materials, Batch Sheets, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Set-up, adjust, operate, perform changeovers, monitor, trouble-shoot problems, and clean all production line equipment.
• Package batches in accordance with all safety, quality, and efficiency standards by following SOPs, batch sheets, and verbal directions.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including a half-face respirator when required.
• Recognizes quality expectations relating to the packaging of our products, including fill weights, appearance of packages, and proper labeling.
• Maintain clean work areas in accordance with 5S protocol.
• Assist in the identification of quality problems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to climb stairs, stand or sit for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 55 lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule: Tuesday-Friday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• 6 months work experience in a chemical environment preferred.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.