General Operator

About the role

This position safely and efficiently uses raw materials and equipment to produce, mix, and supply high-quality semi-finished and finished material. The role actively participates in safety, environmental, productivity, training, and housekeeping programs at a customer site.

Responsibilities

• Operate all required equipment safely and efficiently, including pumps, scales, mix machines, and day/bulk tanks
• Wash equipment (tanks, pumps, piping, and tools)
• Load (charge) tanks ranging from 2 to 250-gallon capacity
• Load, move, and lift pails of finished product up to 5 gallons
• Maintain FIFO racks by stocking materials up to 75 lbs.
• Perform in-process quality tests (dirt checks, wet color, viscosity)
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
• Adjust in-process material per lab instructions
• Filter product, including loading/changing FSI filters and traps
• Fill semi-finished and finished product into drums, totes, bulk storage, or pails
• Label containers per SOP, customer, and DOT requirements
• Participate in housekeeping and 5S initiatives
• Support lean manufacturing practices
• Perform selective maintenance tasks and equipment switch-outs to keep processes running
• Operate computer-controlled equipment
• Follow all site and area guidelines related to job functions (breaks, availability, etc.)
• Follow all Area Operating Procedures (AOPs) relevant to job duties
• Flexibility for occasional weekend work based on customer need

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. regularly
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and documentation
• Basic computer skills for operating computer-controlled equipment
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends

Pay

$20 per hour