Assistant Production Operator-Kingstree, SC.

dsm-firmenich • Kingstree, SC

14h • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Production Operator helps produce safe, high-quality food ingredients in a clean, GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. The role involves operating modern equipment, monitoring processes, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The schedule is a 12-hour rotating shift (7 AM–7 PM, days and nights) that includes weekends, built-in overtime, and potential holiday and coverage work. Overtime may be required and adjusted according to business needs to support safe, continuous operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as applicable.
• High degree of manual dexterity and good mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Good math, oral and written communication, interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Chemical experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain documentation of process information.
• Follow safety guidelines and immediately report non-conformances.
• Maintain a GMP work environment and perform assigned housekeeping duties.
• Operate computerized control systems, as needed, to monitor and maintain process conditions.
• Add appropriate levels of chemicals and other additives to the process based on calculations or instructions.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• 18 PTO days, 2 floating holidays, and paid company holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting on the first day.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% automatic contribution and 100% match on the first 4%.
• Performance incentives of up to 5% of pay.
• Opportunities for salary increases, promotions, and ongoing advancement based on performance and development.
• Recognition programs and other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED