Production Operator

DuBois Chemicals•Wentzville, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Handler – Coatings Removal works as a member of the Coatings Removal team adhering to productivity standards in accordance with company prescribed safety and quality. It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Requirements

1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience
1-2 years of sit-down forklift experience [prior certification preferred]
Ability to read and interpret documents (i.e., safety rules, operating, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate well with the Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, employees, contractors, vendors, customers, and senior leaders.
Proficient with writing routine reports and correspondences
Basic mathematical aptitude (i.e., fractions, decimals, compute rate, ration, and percents, interpret bar graphs, etc.)
Experience troubleshooting and solving practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Experience with warehouse management software
Proficient in Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dynamics [D365]
Demonstrated experience adhering to deadlines
Knowledge of tools and equipment
Excellent customer service skills
A professional and positive attitude
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Standing and /or walking a minimum of 6 hours of an 8-hour shift.
Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ISO, OSHA, and EPA regulations preferred
Experience in the Coatings Removal industry a plus!

Responsibilities

Prioritizing daily tasks
Loads and unloads ovens and tanks
Processes product though chemical dip system and other specialized coatings removal dipping operations
Packages product for shipment
Complies with the benchmark processing times
Rotates parts from the stripping process to the wash bay, RP, dry-off ovens, and packing area
Power wash parts and products with a 3000psi power washer
Load hand baskets and rotate parts from one basket to the other
Identify and sort parts to download into containers
Reposition parts
Complete wash logs, oven logs, and weight charts
Operate scales
Start burn off oven and dry-off oven
Participates in continuous improvement activities
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Ensuring highest level of safety standards
Effectively, timely, and respectfully communicate and interact with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers
General housekeeping of the plant and surrounding areas
Comply with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and safe handling practices as required from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures
Follow WHMIS, MSDS and all other safety training requirements and procedures
Follow all government and regulatory requirements when handling and transporting chemical materials
Fostering a positive work environment
Regular and sustained attendance
Perform other duties as assigned or needed