Waxdale Production Operator PG2

Company Overview

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high‑quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more. The 13,000 people of our global, fifth‑generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

Role Overview

Operate, maintain, and mechanically or systematically intervene with various types of low‑tech and high‑tech equipment—including filling, labeling, packaging and palletizing equipment—across single or multiple lines. The primary goal is to work safely with a focus on teamwork toward reducing downtime while improving efficiency and quality. Partnering with cross‑functional teams is crucial to the success of an Aerosols and Liquids Operator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supply line or lines with non‑finished goods from staging area.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process, equipment, or component issues.
• Work to maximize uptime and reduce scrap.
• Maintain and improve quality standards.
• Apply root‑cause problem‑solving methods and practices.
• Identify wastes and eliminate losses.
• Perform quick changeovers and work toward changeover reduction.
• Participate in employee‑led Autonomous Production Teams focused on loss elimination.
• Support plant audits (GMP, SQA, ISO, SEA, housekeeping, centerlining, etc.).
• Consistently apply Lean principles (Performance Management, Centerlining, CIL, QCO, 5S, Loss Teams, Kaizens, etc.).
• Complete technical‑training grid requirements within the allotted timeframe.
• Analyze data‑collection system information to determine appropriate next steps.
• Make minor machine adjustments when needed.
• Participate in fishbone 5‑Why analysis to identify root cause.
• Use MS Office Suite, SAP, and SMED proficiently.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with SCJ policies and procedures.
• Interact professionally and contribute positively within the team and business environment using SCJ principles.
• Develop and maintain compliance with standard work and standard operating procedures.
• Show adaptability by performing various assignments during the shift.
• Be available to work overtime as needed.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies

• Demonstrated math and measurement skills.
• Working knowledge of safety, health, and environment principles and practices.
• Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety or complexity.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work within teams and independently with minimal supervision to meet operational goals.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Manufacturing experience at the S.C. Johnson Waxdale facility (temporary assignment).
• SMED (quick changeover) experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook – Calendar & Email; Word; Excel).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic hand‑tool skills.
• Basic pneumatic and lubrication skills.
• Robotics awareness.

Job Requirements

• Full‑time position.
• Back‑shift schedule: 2nd, 3rd, or 12‑hour teams.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lb and tolerate ergonomic stressors (standing, sitting, walking, bending, climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling) for 8–12 hours daily.
• All time spent in a manufacturing work environment.
• Not eligible for telecommuting.
• Other duties may be assigned or changed at any time by the manager.
• Employment is at‑will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience and work to celebrate it. Our goal is to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive. We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment.