Equipment Operator
About The Position
Prayon is seeking a Chemical Equipment Operator to join its Operations team at the Augusta Plant in Augusta, Georgia. The role supports safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations by operating automated packaging and material-handling equipment, packaging finished products, managing inventory transactions, and meeting safety, quality, food safety, and environmental requirements. The position also supports production flow, equipment troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This is a full-time position on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule that includes days and nights. Weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-in coverage are required as needed. Shift differential applies to qualifying hours. The role is in an industrial manufacturing environment and requires the ability to perform its physical demands.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to successfully complete required training and certifications.
- ACT WorkKeys minimum scores: Workplace Observation Level 2, Graphic Literacy Level 4, Workplace Documents Level 5, and Applied Mathematics Level 4.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-ins as required.
- Ability to safely meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Previous chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, packaging, warehouse, or material-handling experience.
- Experience operating automated manufacturing or packaging equipment.
- Experience with SAP or similar inventory and production systems.
- Forklift certification or experience operating powered industrial vehicles.
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate automated packaging, conveying, and material-handling systems.
- Package, label, palletize, and transfer finished products according to established procedures.
- Perform production confirmations and inventory transactions in SAP.
- Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot minor operating issues.
- Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance needs through work notifications.
- Complete required quality, production, safety, and regulatory documentation.
- Follow safety, environmental, food safety, and quality management system requirements.
- Support maintenance activities, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Participate in continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with maintenance, quality, logistics, and production teams to achieve business objectives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
- Wellness programs and employee recognition initiatives.
- Shift differential for qualifying hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
