The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequently standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, grasping, and performing repetitive manufacturing and material-handling activities; lift, carry, push, pull, or position materials weighing up to 65 pounds; operate manufacturing equipment and powered industrial vehicles after training, where required; and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection. The Production Operator is responsible for safely manufacturing specialty chemical products by operating complex manufacturing equipment and executing batch production processes in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures.