Production Team Member (Chemical Operator)

General Summary of Position:

The Production Team Member will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the production equipment in the plant. This includes; staging, processing, sampling, labeling, filtering, and filling of products. The Production team member will accurately document and maintain production parameters and promptly report any issues that may arise to either the Production Leads and/or Production Supervisor.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains safety, quality, and compliance in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Plans accordingly to ensure all assigned tasks are completed on time
• Documents and maintains production parameters and related information to ensure adherence to the production batch sheet
• Stages materials for processing
• Documents all start and end times (i.e. cycle times)
• Operates pumps, mixers, filters and related processing equipment
• Provides samples to quality department for testing
• Labels materials correctly
• Cleans materials for processing and handling equipment
• Uses, cleans, and stores Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) properly
• Looks for ways to continuously improve processes and/or equipment to improve overall quality, efficiency, and safety
• Maintains a clean and organized working environment
• Completes other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years-experience in a manufacturing and/or production environment preferred
• Experience in chemical manufacturing a plus
• Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals
• Able to work overtime (including weekends) when required
• Strong math skills
• Ability or willingness to learn how to read gauges and readouts
• Motivated towards safety, productivity improvements, and overall quality awareness
• Able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, kneel, stoop, sit, and walk extensively
• Must be able to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e. gloves, safety glasses, respirators etc.)
• Accurately and consistently enter data
• High degree of attention to detail
• Works effectively without constant or direct supervision or guidance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn new tools and systems
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet aggressive deadlines
• Can work independently and collaboratively as a team member to meet goals
• Meets or exceeds our internal and external customers' expectations consistently
• Ability to be positive during difficult or challenging situations