Operator

About the role

The Operator is responsible for the timely execution of daily production requirements, achieving safety, housekeeping, quality, and rate objectives and participating in continuous improvement activities as directed. The Operator must be able to work independently within the framework of a team while demonstrating a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all Sika safety, site security and environmental policies
• Achieve established housekeeping objectives adhering to established best practices and ensuring work areas are maintained and left in a clean and orderly fashion
• Execute production processes according to established quality guidelines while reporting process variations in a timely fashion
• Understand and attain the daily production schedule
• Ensure that production processes achieve optimum rate-of-output
• Ensure proper set-up of materials and good operating condition of the equipment prior to executing batch making processes and to assist as directed with the set-up for incoming shifts
• Complete SAP order confirmations in an accurate and timely manner
• Execute production activities including batch making, packaging of finished goods, product set-ups and changeovers and other production activities as directed by the Production Supervisor / Manager
• Operate and maintain equipment according to best practices and assist in preventive maintenance activities and troubleshooting as needed
• Work with a positive attitude and as a team towards a common goal
• Guide, assist and train new and temporary employees
• Lead, participate or support continuous improvement activities as directed by Management
• Execute other projects or activities to-be-determined as directed by Management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 - 2 years' experience in an industrial environment
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Must have good math skills, including the ability to work with fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Must have the ability to develop process expertise to facilitate troubleshooting
• Must be able to maintain an excellent attendance record
• Must be flexible to work any shift and overtime as business requires
• Must be self-motivated and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Must be able to operate a forklift and other equipment as trained

Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, Paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!