Operator II - 1st shift

About the role

Reporting to the Area Manager, Test Strips, the Operator II is responsible for manufacturing quality product according to the work order or other build signal while adhering to defined work instructions. General duties may include picking, assembling, and packaging. Machine set-up and equipment operation may be required. This position is part of the Hach-Operations/Plant Management and will be onsite.

What a typical day looks like

• Responsible for producing quality products per the build signal
• Gather materials and set-up straightforward equipment
• Maintain quality of products produced according to department standards and visual or dimensional specifications
• Meet productivity standards
• Record and maintain quality or traceability information
• Record and maintain Cell Boards and other visual management tools
• Comply with company safety policies including safe operation of equipment, PPE usage, hand tool safety, lock-out-tag-out, and proper storage of tools, etc.
• Comply with good housekeeping policies
• Maintain equipment according to work instructions or preventive maintenance tasks; some trouble-shooting of equipment
• Suggest improvements and support kaizen and DBS activities
• Accurately perform required computer data entry and work order transactions (LOTS, scrap, Oracle, ARIBA, kanban, DRP, etc.)
• May operate several production machines or operations simultaneously
• Report complicated equipment malfunctions to mechanics
• May be responsible for handling of and accurate disposal of chemical and non-chemical waste, some of which is hazardous and regulated
• Participate in team meetings, which includes planning daily work and resource utilization, problem solving, project work, etc.
• Perform cycle counting and other inventory tasks, including material handling
• Maintain visual management of part and raw material storage; clean and organized work area
• Work with Planner and Manager to prioritize workload and equipment schedule to meet both internal and external demand
• Assist in design, implementation and problem solving of new equipment and products
• May be required to cross-train on other equipment or other areas as needed

Requirements

• HS diploma/GED or equivalent required
• Six months production experience preferred
• Six months mechanical experience or equivalent required

Benefits

• Professional onboarding and training options
• Powerful team looking forward to working with you
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Health benefits
• 401(k)