Process Operator

General Responsibility and Function:

Responsible for the operation of the plant equipment, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

Duties:

• Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions.
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area.
• Monitor, control, and record process functions.
• Feed raw material to semi-automated machines.
• Perform quality control procedures, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures and report issues to supervisor.
• Collect product samples for lab testing.
• Comply will all safety and health regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:

• Operating Equipment: Uses tools, machines, and/or vehicles to complete the assigned work.
• Safety Focus: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Accountability & Dependability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Results Focus: Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them in order to get the job done.
• Reading Comprehension: Grasps the meaning of written information and applies it to work situations.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or Technical degree required.
• Combination of additional education and experience.
• Experience using a forklift is preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 35-50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to wear safety equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and similar equipment.
• Comfortable in a variety of weather conditions, including rain/snow and heat/cold.
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment with noise/vibration, fumes or moving mechanical parts.
• This role involves standing/walking for up to 100% of the day and climbing/crouching/crawling/stooping/reaching with hands and arms up to 25% of the workday.

By applying for this position, you understand and agree that this organization may conduct a background check and/or drug screening as part of the hiring process. You will be provided with a separate disclosure and authorization form for these checks. Failure to consent to these screenings may result in disqualification from further consideration for employment.

This is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. To maintain compliance with regulatory authorities and ensure a safe working environment, the organization conducts random drug and alcohol testing. All employees are expected to comply with this policy as a condition of employment.

Please note: This job opening is not open to staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Unsolicited inquiries or candidate submissions from agencies will not be considered or responded to.