Production Operator - 3rd Shift

General Summary

Responsible for the setup and operation of equipment used to blend, mix, package, and transport liquid or dry chemicals that comprise customer products. Ensures the highest product quality at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and operate machinery, checking controls for compliance with operating procedures, safety requirements, and ISO standards.

• Weigh ingredients according to recipe specifications and load them into machinery, or verify delivery of the correct pre-blended materials and load them into equipment.

• Monitor production and equipment for safe, efficient operation. Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.

• Operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to established procedures.

• Visually and physically inspect materials to ensure compliance with established standards.

• Collect and deliver material samples to the laboratory for evaluation and instructions on batch adjustments, as needed.

• Refer issues to the Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for resolution.

• Perform all required machine cleaning.

• Complete required system inputs and transactions, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Maintain required logs, reports, procedures, and other production documentation.

• Participate in training, retraining, and continuous improvement activities.

• Follow all safety and work rules and maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

One year of experience in each of the following areas:

• Plastics industry

• Colorant manufacturing

• Mixing

• Extrusion

• Blending

• Industrial operations

• Mechanical operations

• Problem-solving techniques