Production Operator

Vibrantz Minerals•Quincy, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About Vibrantz Technologies Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com . Location Quincy, IL Job Function Reporting into the Production Supervisor , the Operator will be based out of Quincy, Illinois, USA and will be responsible for production

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent with strong math skills
Ability to follow detailed instructions and work orders
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
A strong sense of self-motivation and ability to work well in team environment

Nice To Haves

Formal Technical education

Responsibilities

Safety first mindset and actively contributes to the safety culture
Transfers raw materials to machines to meet production needs
Ensures that materials are brought in an orderly fashion
Doses raw materials into blending operations
Tracks and records dosages, lot numbers, scrap, and production issues
Packages and palletizes finished product
Regularly operates forklifts and other heavy equipment
Responsible for keeping process area clean
Meets written expectations of management
Adheres to all policies and procedures
Provides all paperwork to leaders at shift change
Hand-sweep, shovel, and/or wheelbarrow as directed
Operational assistance as required in production, bagging, warehouse, and shipping areas
Cleans up material and returns proper ore to piles, containers, and/or trash area as directed
Works in a neat and orderly manner to minimize loss
Other duties as required to maintain and efficient operation
PPE: Respirator, reflective outerwear, long sleeves and pants, steel toed shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, and ear plugs. Uniforms are provided at no cost. An annual boot allowance is provided. All other PPE is provided at no cost to the employee.