Operator Associate

Ascend Performance Materials•Pensacola, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

There are several job openings for an Operator Associates team at the Pensacola site. The base work schedule is 12-hour rotating shifts, Sunday through Saturday with overtime as required. Personnel may be utilized across the site on an “as needed” basis. All new Operator Associates are required to serve a minimum of their first three years on the site’s Fire Department. The hiring process will consist of the following steps: Step 1 – Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements— including completing the Florida Ready to Work Academic Employability Skills Assessments and earning a Level 3 or higher on all three modules— will be given priority when selecting candidates for an onsite interview. Step 2 – If a candidate is offered a position, they must successfully complete a physical assessment, background screening and pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
High School Diploma or GED.
Complete Florida Ready to Work scoring 3 or higher.
Must be able to work a rotating shift and be available for an on-call schedule.
Positive attitude; ability to work alone or within a team.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Good attendance.
Troubleshooting skills and ability to think in a logical fashion.
Proficient with the use of hand-tools for machine operation, minor maintenance, and modifications.
Be able to perform energy isolation (LOTO).
Ability to work in a constantly changing schedule of priorities and types of equipment to be operated.
Successful completion of fork truck training if not already licensed.
Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Physically able to lift 50 pounds and move 30-55 gallon drums.
Motor coordination as well as eye, hand and foot coordination.
Ability to stoop, bend, squat/crouch and climb stairs frequently.

Nice To Haves

2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of and adherence to all Safety and Environmental processes and procedures.
Maximizing production with minimal delays, and ensuring optimum product quality.
Perform minor maintenance/modifications to achieve correct operation.
Make decisions to achieve safe/effective operation.
Keep written and/or electronic documentation of process data.
Enter data into spreadsheets and data bases that are provided.
Provide a shift summary at the end of each shift.
Follow all area instructions.