Process Operator (12hr rotational/swing shift)

The Clorox Company•Martinsburg, WV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Operator works in a dynamic, team-based plant environment to safely produce high-quality cat litter in the required quantities and at the right cost. The role owns the assigned area and equipment, including operating and maintaining process equipment, monitoring controls and instrumentation, completing quality checks, performing machine setups and product changeovers, and contributing to safety, quality, production, and cost improvements. Operators work autonomously, prioritize work according to operational needs, collaborate across departments, participate in team activities, and comply with plant procedures, policies, and standards. The role also involves unloading and transporting raw materials and supplies; preparing, mixing, and processing materials; operating and monitoring production machinery; identifying and reporting malfunctions; inspecting materials and products; maintaining equipment and work areas; and supporting training, inventory activities, and other business needs. Work is performed indoors in a partially environmentally controlled setting, with frequent exposure to dust, noise, moving equipment, odors, repetitive hand motions, and prolonged standing and walking. The position requires wearing common protective equipment and working at heights exceeding six feet. Other conditions, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, temperature extremes, and outdoor work, are encountered occasionally or seldom. Compensation is $24.93 per hour, plus a $1.05 shift differential. The role is described as a 12-hour rotational/swing-shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness and ability to learn and master new concepts across departments.
Strong communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills.
Understanding of basic technical mathematics and troubleshooting principles.
Ability to successfully complete Clorox Fork Truck Certification under the site Fork Truck Certification Policy.

Responsibilities

Follow safety and quality standards, and promptly repair or report unsafe conditions, near misses, and injuries.
Operate, monitor, and adjust Process Department equipment.
Review and reconcile system data, create reports, and conduct root-cause analysis as needed.
Meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
Use relevant technology and reference materials, including email, production schedules, troubleshooting guides, and job aids.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical equipment within the limits of position training and certification.
Complete housekeeping tasks and maintain workplace organization.
Help create training documentation and support the training of new Operators.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on area equipment.
Maintain inventory storage areas and participate in cycle counts or full inventory counts as needed.
Unload and transport raw materials, equipment, and supplies from semi-trailers and railcars.
Transport raw materials during product preparation and supply materials to spindles, conveyors, hoppers, and other feeding devices.
Measure, dump, pour, add, mix, or blend specified materials and ingredients using machinery, hand tools, and other devices.
Unload mixtures into containers or onto conveyors for further processing.
Operate machinery that produces product and regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
Stop or reset malfunctioning machines, clear jams, and report malfunctions to a Team Lead or Manager.
Perform quality checks and raw-material inspections, collect samples for laboratory testing, and remove defective products.
Stock and sort products and replenish process supplies.
Stack component items, wrap them in protective material, and pack them into cartons or containers.
Perform other duties as directed by Management to support business operations.