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
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- 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.