Plant Laborer

Suit-Kote Corporation•Watkins Glen, NY

About The Position

Suit-Kote Corporation is seeking candidates to join our Asphalt Emulsion team as a M anufacturing Technician to facilitate the production of various asphalt emulsion materials . New team member s will receive comprehensive in-ho use training , career development, and an industry leading benefits package that includes low premium health insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, group life insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, employee assistance program, clothing/boot program, and overtime pay after 8 hours worked per day . Job Responsibilities : Serve as a manufacturing technician to ensure the timely manufacture of asphalt emulsions used in various road construction processes . Work with shift employees and other internal team members to schedule production and related tasks to meet operational schedules and quality targets. Partners with quality assurance group to ensure product meets quality targets , collaborating in adjusting production as necessary . Basic and preventive equipment m aintenance (pumps, gauges, valves, etc.) . Truck loading / unloading and interaction with internal and third - party drivers. Safe handling of chemicals and products manufactured at elevated temperatures. Safe o perat ion of forklifts and manlifts as necessary.

Requirements

Strong work ethic and team orientation
Ability to perform basic calculations and formulas
Effective communication skills in a cross-functional organization
Ability to work in a periodically fast paced environment
Ability to work regular o vertime and occasional weekend hours as needed.
Reliable transportation to and from work site ( drivers license preferred)
Pass a pre-employment drug and personal background screening
Must have or be willing to obtain company sponsored OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate
Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds
Uncompromising commitment to safety and use of P ersonal P rotective E quipment
Must be able to work in a n industrial environment
Bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crawling and squatting

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Posit i on is considered full time but seasonal in nature, with an anticipated lay-off period from mid November to mid March .

Responsibilities

Serve as a manufacturing technician to ensure the timely manufacture of asphalt emulsions used in various road construction processes
Work with shift employees and other internal team members to schedule production and related tasks to meet operational schedules and quality targets.
Partners with quality assurance group to ensure product meets quality targets , collaborating in adjusting production as necessary
Basic and preventive equipment m aintenance (pumps, gauges, valves, etc.)
Truck loading / unloading and interaction with internal and third - party drivers.
Safe handling of chemicals and products manufactured at elevated temperatures.
Safe o perat ion of forklifts and manlifts as necessary.