Plant Operator (ITC)

About the role

Assist the production team with productivity, packaging, and shipping. Promote safety in the workforce according to TIB guidelines and regulations. Evaluate and improve manufacturing techniques in the most economical and cost-effective way without sacrificing product quality.

Responsibilities

• Train on and operate equipment as needed by TIB, including but not limited to SS Unloader, flexicon feeder, hatch charge, floor scales, filter process shrink wrapper, etc.
• Apply cooperative attitude and support during day-to-day operations by multitasking, including assisting with production and packaging of material, plant housekeeping, and off-loading of trucks.
• Offer suggestions for process and manufacturing improvements.
• Operate forklift trucks effectively.
• Follow written procedures and assist in making products according to provided work instructions.
• Ensure that product and packages are clean and properly labeled.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following safety rules, wearing PPE when appropriate, and proactively identifying hazards.
• Work safely, efficiently, and with minimum supervision once objectives are identified.
• Follow various government policies, procedures, and guidelines as deemed by the Company (e.g., ISO, DOT, Employee Handbook, etc.).
• Work as a team member amongst all levels of TIB, building healthy rapport with coworkers and showing respect.
• Demonstrate willingness to ABL (always be learning) and/or ABT (always be teaching).
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Work Environment

This job operates in an industrial setting, routinely using manufacturing equipment such as tanks, dryers, centrifuges, pumps, valves, piping, hoists, ladders, filters, and hand tools. Occasionally uses standard equipment such as computers and phones.

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. Ability to lift greater than 50 lbs is required.

Equipment Operated

• Valves
• Pumps
• Centrifuges
• Dryers
• Hand Tools
• Fork Trucks
• Scales
• Other equipment on occasion

Schedule

This is a full-time position with 4 (10-hour) shifts, Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Willingness to work overtime/shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial manufacturing experience.
• D.O.T. Training.
• Chemical production experience.
• Certified fork truck operator or experience operating a fork truck.