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
Direct Reports:
- None