Production Operator - 3

Basic Function

To carry operations workload as required under the supervision of the Production Shift Leader.

Responsibilities

• Qualified in all three ground operations: packaging, blending, and/or bulk offloading/loading.
• Carry out all production operations as defined by the Shift Lead.
• Point of contact for the shift.
• Interfaces with all other departments in the plant and notifies the proper people when necessary.
• Report all accidents, upset conditions, and near misses to the Shift Lead immediately.
• Work with the Shift Lead to provide proper shift coverage. This includes vacations, illnesses, and OT.
• Provide OTJ guidance for new operators on the shift.
• Focus on plant housekeeping. Before the end of the shift all areas are free of debris and trash, equipment put away, and all containers labeled.
• Report all spills, unintended discharges to the sump, etc to the Shift Lead immediately.
• Ensure all documentation (batch sheets, loading and unloading checklists, receiving paperwork, etc) is filled out completely and correctly.
• Understand all alarms and the correct path forward given each alarm.
• Provide suggestions for process or equipment improvements.
• Provide recommendations on a regular basis to HSE engineers.
• Always approach your job with the principle that all incidents are preventable.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, and/or chemical plant environment is preferred.
• Able to clearly communicate needs and concerns inside and outside of their shift.
• Safety minded.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with varying functional leaders both internally and externally.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to learn new programs and software as needed.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and change assignments quickly.
• Must be able to communicate information with others verbally and in written forms.
• Able to work independently with occasional assistance.
• The ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Must have a basic understanding of Production Schedules.
• Must have forklift experience.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, and/or chemical plant environment is preferred.
• Able to clearly communicate needs and concerns inside and outside of their shift.
• Safety minded.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with varying functional leaders both internally and externally.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to learn new programs and software as needed.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and change assignments quickly.
• Must be able to communicate information with others verbally and in written forms.
• Able to work independently with occasional assistance.
• The ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Must have a basic understanding of Production Schedules.
• Must have forklift experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Medical Benefits.
• Dental Benefits.
• Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Vacation Days.
• Incidental Days.
• Paid Holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability.
• Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Development & Training.