Production Operator

Roles & Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards
• Operate production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accurately complete production activity sheets, logs, and quality control documentation
• Support material handling, inventory accuracy, and cycle count activities
• Collaborate effectively with team members, supervisors, and quality personnel
• Identify and report safety concerns, process deviations, or equipment issues

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial setting

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout a shift
• Exposure to dust, heat, noise, and industrial equipment typical of a powder manufacturing environment

Tier Progression Overview

• Operators are classified into Tier I, II, or III based on demonstrated skills, certifications, equipment proficiency, and leadership within the production environment.
• This role supports a clear advancement pathway from Tier I to Tier III, based on skills acquisition, certifications, performance, and operational leadership.

Tier Qualifiers & Expectations

• Tier I:
• Entry/Foundational Operator
• Proficient in housekeeping and sanitation practices
• Meets all Tier I qualifications
• Serves as a subject matter expert in material handling
• Accurate completion of activity sheets including time, date, quality control, and quality testing requirements
• Knowledgeable of material handling operations
• Proficient in with cycle counts and inventory evaluations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration
• Tier II:
• Intermediate/Skilled Operator
• Serves as a subject matter expert in material handling
• Proficient in liquid processing and batch execution
• Proficient in boiler operations
• Intermediate proficiency in granulation operations
• Accurate accuracy in quality control testing and production documentation
• Knowledge of basic equipment care and troubleshooting
• Able to obtain certification on site-specific heavy equipment
• Tier III:
• Advanced/Lead Operator
• Meets all Tier II qualifications
• Proficient in spray dryer operations
• Fully proficient in granulation operations
• Advanced equipment care and troubleshooting capability
• Acts as a subject matter expert across the following areas: Safety and housekeeping Forklift and heavy equipment operation Centrifuge operation Liquid and batch processing Material handling
• Provides minor training and operational guidance to other operators
• Supports on oversight and execution of assignments
• Possesses a basic understanding of NetSuite