Operator

About the role

The Operator at AMVAC’s Marsing, Idaho facility will formulate and package chemicals, accurately weigh and mix liquids and powders, and handle filling, sealing, and palletizing products for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Weighs out quantities of powdered or liquid dyes and chemicals following a formulation sheet.
• Maintains and evaluates quality control of production protocols.
• Ensures that all products meet specifications while in process and prior to packaging and shipping.
• Observes operation of machine to detect malfunctions and makes minor adjustments or repairs during production usage.
• Adjusts equipment and corrects labels, lot numbers, and containers per product specifications.
• Correctly and neatly fills, seals, and palletizes products during pack out.
• Monitors and adjusts process equipment to meet quality check specifications.
• Records vital meter readings and process checks on the batch sheet.
• Wears assigned personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working order.
• Follows all safety procedures and actively participates in the facility safety and health management program.
• Reports any process safety and quality issues to the Operations Manager.
• Operates a forklift to assist in unloading and moving materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment free from spills, drips, and miscellaneous waste or debris.
• Performs other assignments as directed by management.

Requirements

• Experience operating a forklift or similar truck, or must pass in-house forklift certification.
• Knowledge of general policies and procedures, including safety and security measures.
• Knowledge of the proper operation, storage, and routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Ability to perform general math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to understand the consequences of various problem situations and refer them to the appropriate lead or manager.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in high-demand, fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is desired.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Forklift experience is desired.
• Mechanically inclined.
• At least 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of computer email.

Work Environment

• PPE is required at all times while inside the general working area (may include a full-face respirator).
• Exposure to strong odors, moving mechanical parts, loud noises, and/or vibrations.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision capabilities required, including close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
• Life and AD&D Insurance provided.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) with employee discount.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.