Production Operator

Deep48 is working with a global leader in the formulation, development and manufacture of performance polymer solutions to hire Production Operators for their Mobile Workforce Unit. This is an excellent career opportunity that not only offers competitive compensation and benefits, but also the opportunity to travel, learn new skills and advance your career. With 1,100 global associates and 12 world-class manufacturing plants, your career will be in capable hands.

Position Title: Production Operator

Position Overview:

The Production Operator will support the growth of the organization by converting raw material into finished products designed to client specifications. We offer comprehensive training a welcoming team environment and long-term growth opportunities. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates & meets qualifications on blending, packaging, weighing operations & forklift.
• Demonstrates teamwork in all phases of operation.
• Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence to mixing or packaging procedures.
• Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specifications and inserts into machinery.
• Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Operates machinery to mix, discharge or handle materials according to operating procedures.
• Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions.
• Refers issues/problems to lead/supervisor for disposition.
• Performs all required machine cleaning
• Completes and maintains all required computer inputs. Responsible for data integrity.
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
• Follows all rules, laws and procedures related to HS&E, ISO and other regulations.
• Must be able to work 8-12hours of rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

Required Education, Length, & Type of Experience:

• US High School diploma or GED equivalency
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of industrial experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
• Must have the mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide and apply these skills to weights, measures of volume and distance.
• Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.
• Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear.
• Regularly lift, push and/or pull the equivalent of 55 pounds
• Must be able to walk and use hands.
• Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is high to moderate.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, risk of electric shock, vibration, non-hazardous chemical agents, to moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

Competency Requirements:

All individuals are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Competencies listed below as applied to the position.

• Principled - Acts in the best interests of the company; demonstrates behavior aligned with the GEON Code of Business Conduct; values and respects others; is reliable, consistent and a good role model.
• Achieving Results With a Sense of Urgency - Demonstrates high levels of initiative and a sense of urgency and responsiveness; consistently achieves measurable results; takes accountability for actions.
• Adaptability - Reacts positively to change; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; proactively pursues continual learning and improvement.
• Interpersonal Skills - Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results.
• Problem Solving Skills - Effectively identifies problems by framing issues, leveraging data and ultimately developing and implementing solutions.
• Continuous Improvement & Process Focus - Actively engage in continually identifying ways to improve one’s self as well as the business and utilizes tools and processes to ensure consistent, reliable, high-quality results.

We offer a competitive salary, incentive and benefit plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts and 401(k).

The client is a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable state and local law.