Production Operator

Job Summary

We are looking for individual to join our client’s team as Production Operator. Under general supervision, operate machinery and equipment of a processing facility. Responsible for product quality, meeting safety requirements, and throughout in the assigned area.

Job Description

• Conduct continuous inspections, monitor equipment, record operating parameters of key process points and make necessary machinery and equipment adjustments to ensure specifications and production targets are met.
• Ensure effective implementation of QA policies and procedures, complete required sampling, and testing of process streams, and understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when required.
• Comply with and implement all regulations and requirements including completion of necessary record keeping.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance and equipment as required.
• Responsible for housekeeping, sanitation schedule, and general appearance of the assigned work area.
• Load and unload products from/to truck and rail and carry materials.
• Monitor, maintain and care for all issued tools.
• Successfully complete initial, ongoing, and supplemental training.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Work together with co-workers in a professional manner to support overall plant operations, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to support operations.

Skills Required

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Production Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time, as well as in confined spaces and in hazardous environments.
• Ability to spend long periods of time being on your feet including walking, standing, and climbing steps and ladders, and work at heights up to 120 ft.
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear all required protective equipment which may include respirators, hard hats, and eye and hearing protection.
• Ability to use both automated and manual tools and equipment.
• Ability to shovel, sweep, load, unload, lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to work in noisy, dusty, and all-weather conditions.

Education/Training/Certification

• High School diploma or GED preferred Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position.
• If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Additional Requirements

• Rotating shift details: They work a rotating swing shift. They work 12-hour shifts in a 2 2 3 pattern, such as work Monday Tuesday, off Wednesday Thursday then work Friday Saturday Sunday, off Monday Tuesday work Wednesday Thursday and off Friday Saturday Sunday. They have every other weekend off, 4 weeks of days and 4 weeks of nights. 6AM-6 PM shift.