B-Shift Drum Operator 5- Amarillo Hides
About The Position
The Drum Operator follows the wet-blue process formula by monitoring temperature ranges, pH levels, timing, and mechanical action, and promptly reporting formula deviations, process abnormalities, or equipment concerns. The role includes inspecting drums and other assigned processing equipment, following chemical-handling and safety procedures, and completing assigned responsibilities. The successful candidate must be flexible to work holidays, weekends, and other hours as needed, and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires at least one year of Hides/Tannery production or processing experience, including hands-on experience with tannery processing equipment, hides processing, wet-blue production, or a comparable tannery process. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Candidates must be able to maintain respiratory-protection and SCBA qualifications applicable to the position and have basic computer and effective written and verbal communication skills. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires no travel.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of Hides/Tannery production or processing experience.
- Hands-on experience with tannery processing equipment, hides processing, wet-blue production, or a comparable tannery process.
- Experience following production formulas, process specifications, or written operating procedures.
- Ability to monitor process conditions such as temperature, pH, timing, and mechanical action and identify abnormalities.
- Ability to recognize and promptly report formula deviations, process abnormalities, and equipment concerns.
- Ability to perform visual inspections of drums and other assigned processing equipment.
- Ability to follow chemical-handling and safety procedures.
- Ability to complete and maintain respiratory-protection and SCBA qualifications applicable to the position.
- Basic computer skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and complete assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to operate material-handling equipment required for the position, including pallet jacks and two-wheeled dollies when applicable.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on hard, wet, and slippery surfaces; crouch, squat, climb stairs and ladders, and occasionally crawl; repetitively lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds individually and heavier loads with assistance; and repetitively grasp, reach, pinch, and hold objects of varying sizes.
- Ability to work in hot and/or cold, humid, and wet environments.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of Hides/Tannery production experience.
- Experience specifically working in a wet-blue or blue-chrome tanning process.
- Previous Drum Operator experience.
- Experience monitoring and documenting pH, temperature, process timing, or chemical formulas.
- Experience handling or staging chemicals in a tannery or industrial processing environment.
- Experience recognizing process deviations and escalating equipment or formula concerns.
- Experience performing basic operator inspections or internal preventive-maintenance activities on production equipment.
- Experience operating pallet jacks or similar material-handling equipment.
- Previous forklift experience or forklift certification.
- Experience completing production/process documentation or logs.
- Basic computer skills beyond the minimum requirement.
Responsibilities
- Follow established wet-blue production formulas and written operating procedures.
- Monitor temperature, pH, process timing, and mechanical action, and respond appropriately to process conditions.
- Promptly identify and report formula deviations, process abnormalities, and equipment concerns.
- Perform visual inspections of drums and other assigned processing equipment.
- Follow established chemical-handling and safety procedures.
- Complete assigned duties and communicate process information effectively with operators, management, maintenance, and other departments.
- Operate pallet jacks and two-wheeled dollies when applicable to the position.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
