Plant Operations Specialist
About The Position
We’re looking for a dependable, safety-minded Plant Operations Specialist to join our Niagara Falls team. This is a cross-functional position designed for someone who enjoys staying active, learning new equipment and processes, and contributing wherever the operation needs support. Rather than being assigned to one station every day, you’ll be trained across Bulk, Blending, Packaging, and Warehouse operations, giving you the opportunity to develop experience throughout the plant. This position is a good fit for someone who doesn't want to be stuck doing the exact same task every day. You'll gain hands-on experience across several areas of plant operations while developing a broader understanding of how products move from receipt and production through packaging and shipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1–3 years of experience in a plant, industrial, or manufacturing environment
- Previous forklift operating experience
- Ability and willingness to complete training across multiple departments
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, production documents, and standard operating procedures
- Basic computer skills
- Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and time-management skills
Responsibilities
- Operating forklifts to load, unload, stage, and move materials throughout the facility
- Receiving incoming materials and preparing finished products for shipment
- Loading and unloading tankers and transferring products between tanks, blending equipment, storage units, and packaging equipment
- Operating blending and packaging equipment, including fill-line equipment
- Following batch instructions, production schedules, and established operating procedures
- Labeling, palletizing, wrapping, and preparing finished products for shipment
- Inspecting equipment, containers, tankers, and production areas for cleanliness and readiness
- Collecting product samples and completing required quality and production documentation
- Performing inventory checks and accurately recording material movements
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Cross-training throughout the facility and moving between departments as production needs change
Benefits
- Earn more as you learn the plant
- 8 paid holidays
- Generous time off accruals
- 401k w/ employer match
- Company paid STD, and life insurance
- Company sponsored events
- Supportive family-owned culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
