Lead Plant Operator (NIGHT)

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Lead Plant Operator to join our production team. The primary objective of this role is to ensure the safe and efficient loading and packaging of dry ice products in strict adherence to quality control standards. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the facility to ensure a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform the daily loading, weighing, and packaging of dry ice products into various containers (blocks, pellets, slices) based on customer orders.
• Inspect all finished products to ensure they meet the company’s strict quality standards regarding weight, density, and packaging integrity.
• Operate production machinery and material handling equipment (such as forklifts or pallet jacks) safely and efficiently.
• Accurately log production numbers, shipping manifests, and inventory usage.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be in good physical condition. Essential job function requires the routine lifting and manipulation of dry ice blocks ranging in weight from 5 – 60 pounds each. Work may require standing, stooping, crouching, or bending.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Unconditioned work space (i.e. warm in summer, cool in winter).
• Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes).
• Dry ice is extremely cold, and therefore requires that gloves be worn when directly handling dry ice.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Able to function safely in a noisy environment with safe, but elevated, levels of CO2 vapor present in the facility.
• Shift work required.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, commissions, proportions, and percent.

Preferred qualifications

• One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.