Plant Operator

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking 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

• Loading & Packaging: Perform the daily loading, weighing, and packaging of dry ice products into various containers (blocks, pellets, slices) based on customer orders.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect all finished products to ensure they meet the company’s strict quality standards regarding weight, density, and packaging integrity.
• Equipment Operation: Operate production machinery and material handling equipment (such as forklifts or pallet jacks) safely and efficiently.
• Documentation: Accurate logging of production numbers, shipping manifests, and inventory usage.
• Work Environment: Spend approximately 85% of time in the production area (warm in summer, cool in winter) using required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes); gloves required when handling dry ice. About 15% of time involves office work for data entry.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• One (1) year of continuous forklift operation in a confined space.
• Able to read and write.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors.
• On-call and shift work required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Benefits start after 30 days of employment.
• Short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Pay

$21-22 per hour.

Schedule

7am-7pm.