Operator - Kilgore

Closure Systems International•Kilgore, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator works at the Kilgore Plant in Kilgore, Texas, supporting continuous production of quality products. The role requires following standard operating procedures, working standards, label standards, and environmental, health and safety (EHS) and food safety requirements. The Operator helps reduce downtime, reports equipment issues to the Production Tech, and maintains continuous product flow into boxes. The position works with other departments to identify and resolve problems promptly and reports directly to the Production Supervisor. The role includes packing and labeling products to customer orders and specifications, monitoring product quality, minimizing waste, maintaining a clean work area, and contributing to problem-solving and teamwork. The Operator must follow facility procedures and food safety guidelines, handle hazardous materials appropriately, follow emergency procedures, report spills and food safety deviations, and complete required quality observations, training, audits, and compliance tools. This is a full-time position listed for the night shift, though the posting also says applicants must be open to first or second shift. Employees must be trained to use walk-behind lifts and pass written and driving tests for their use.

Requirements

Must pass pre-employment screens.
Must be flexible and attentive to detail.
Must have sufficient visual perception to identify closure defects during production.
Must be trained to use walk-behind lifts and pass both a written test and a driving test.
Must be open to first or second shift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Pack and properly label products according to customer orders and specifications.
Minimize waste and scrap, and participate in problem-solving efforts to improve area efficiency.
Use Quality Control information to monitor product quality and report issues to the Supervisor.
Keep the work area clean and use spare time constructively.
Promote teamwork using CSI team principles.
Follow facility procedures and SOPs, including LTTV and GMP rules.
Recognize hazardous materials in the work area and handle them properly.
Understand and follow emergency procedures.
Report spills and other environmental incidents according to EHS protocol.
Follow food safety guidelines on the manufacturing floor and report deviations to responsible personnel.
Complete one bi-annual Quality/GMP Job Observation through the EHS website.
Comply with applicable OPEX policies, procedures, and guidelines, and complete required training, audits, and compliance tools.
Report equipment issues to the Production Tech and work with other departments to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Maintain continuous flow of product into boxes and help reduce downtime.