Plant Operator

Ingevity • Waynesboro, GA

13d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an exciting new career with great pay and benefits? Join the Ingevity team! Ingevity of Waynesboro, Ga., is a leading manufacturer of activated carbon honeycombs used in the air purification and automotive industries. We are located approximately 30 minutes south of Augusta, Ga.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required
• At least one year of manufacturing experience required and 2 years preferred or two years of equivalent college training/technical certification.
• Possess a high level of technical aptitude with the ability to learn and multi-task.
• Experience using various power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge.
• Technical knowledge to operate equipment.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include rotating shifts - days / nights.
• Must be able to work weekends as production schedule increases by clients.
• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift while standing most of the time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when performing job tasks.
• Must be able to learn and drive forklift
• Must be able to report to work on time and have reliable transportation.
• Wonderlic Assessment required in the following categories: A minimum score of 45.
• Shift work plus availability for overtime will be required.
• The hiring process includes Wonderlic testing, drug screen, criminal background check, and physical prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years preferred manufacturing experience or two years of equivalent college training/technical certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line machinery and/or computers.
• Troubleshoot production line machinery.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Clean and maintain work station and follow all safety and company policies.
• Keep track of parts and materials and refill bins needed to perform duties.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies as needed

Benefits

• Competitive medical, prescription, dental, vision, short-term medical, long-term disability, life/AD&D insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and a 401(k) plan with match contribution and free 3% company contribution each pay period.
• Over 80 hours vacation leave per year, nine paid holidays and five floating holidays, prorated based on hire date.
• Time and a half pay for scheduled holiday work.
• Eligible to receive a production bonus once a year.
• Promotability to higher levels depending on qualifications in several operational areas of the plant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED