Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Brief Job Description:

The Process Operator is responsible for operating one or more job stations during their shift ensuring safety and compliance of all work rules and procedures. Responsibilities also include guiding/directing Bulk and Material Handlers as it relates to the manufacturing process the Operator is managing. Base pay is $25.17/hour plus shift differential when applicable.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Safety first – follow all PPE guidelines, directions, and supervisory guidance·

• Qualified to operate three or more job stations in the Cable Fill, Emulsions, Soap house, Granulator, Belt Flaker, Stearate reactors, and the Waste Treatment process.

• Manages all process control and quality variables to standards and procedures.
• Maintains rates and productivity of equipment.
• Interacts between shifts to gain and pass along all information to facilitate a smooth transition without interruption.
• Provides samples to the lab and on occasion will test certain batches of material to ensure compliance.
• Accurately complete all paperwork assigned including checklists and any additional forms for performance/quality/downtime tracking.
• Complete ownership of housekeeping for machine areas operated.
• Provides shift reports and other escalations when department lead is absent\
• Troubleshoot and correct operating problems.
• Ability to verify shop supply inventory for assigned areas.
• Train/mentor trainee and less experienced operate

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• • The ability to manage heavy equipment and understand basic mechanic concepts is important.
  • Good communication between the Operator and Supervisor and co-workers is required.
  • The ability to follow rules and direction is required.
  • Capable of operating both a sit down & standup forklift

Working Conditions

• Process Operators will work at the plant and be exposed to heat, cold, dust, dirt and wax build-up on floors, machines, and steps depending upon the operation assigned
• Climbing ladders, high towers, rail cars is required to do the job.
• Working with/in the vicinity of high temperature products/steam lines.

Education, Training, and Experience Required

• GED or High School diploma desired but not required.
• Five plus years of operator level experience is highly desired.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience on a forklift or other hauling mediums is a must.