Production Operative (Dryline)

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily production, blending hazardous chemicals, stacking pallets, and filling the hopper with powder raw material.
• Ability to learn / run PLC controls to set weight and recipe settings for the bagged product.
• Coordination to management on dry materials needed, timing and proper use of first in / first out and working with QA to ensure the inbound materials are of the correct quality and specification.
• Packaging ingredients to meet customer orders/needs.
• Ability to drive forklift truck to load raw materials in supersacks into the feed hopper and move pallets to staging area.
• Highlight maintenance needs to the management team and adopt a zero-tolerance on leaks, and ensure all dryline production activities are undertaken in line with OSHA standards.
• Ensuring all documentation and paperwork is complete, accurate, and in full.
• Maintain clean work areas and adhere to all hygiene practices and regulations.
• Site and work area cleaning.

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of the chemical industry
• 1 year of Manufacturing experience is required; experience as a machine operator preferred
• Able to lift 60 Lb's, climb stairs and stand/walk for 8 hours
• Pass a health examination and fit to wear a respirator
• Must be willing to wear a respirator at a workstation at all times during production/bagging of product
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• 1 year of forklift experience preferred