Production Operator - B

Greenfield Global Inc. • Shelbyville, KY

15h • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Greenfield Global is seeking a Production Operator for its production team in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The role operates bottling lines, drum lines, tote filling stations, and pail lines, and requires training on at least two operating venues. The operator also cross-trains in relabeling and manual filling. The position supports safe, efficient, high-quality packaging operations and contributes to process improvement.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required.
• Able to lift 40 to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with other departments.
• Proven ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Fully trained to operate two or more operating venues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of packaging lines.
• Set up lines, change over products, and follow the production schedule.
• Communicate issues and take proactive actions to assure safety and quality.
• Operate a forklift and use drum clamps.
• Prepare product and collect empty containers for filling.
• Label and seal packages; torque bottles and pails; and palletize packages.
• Check caps and labels when boxing bottles on Bottling Line 1.
• Label boxes and stack them on pallets in serial number order.
• Label finished pallets with pallet ID tags.
• Properly ground containers and complete batch records.
• Manually package solvents.
• Monitor production tank levels and read venue micrometers for ethanol fills.
• Set up and flush the bottle line, feed empty bottles through the labeler on Bottling Line 1, and set fill levels and torque requirements.
• Properly mark and fill totes and drums; fill from batches to bottle, drum, tote, and manual-fill stations.
• Unload bulk trucks into tanks and perform daily scale calibrations.
• Recognize equipment issues and communicate them to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
• Cross-train in other Work Centers as needed.
• Participate in Lean or process improvement initiatives.
• Assist the supervisor in improving operational productivity and efficiency.
• Observe processes and initiate or own activities to improve them.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance.
• Paid personal sick time.
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards.
• Company-funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities.
• Formal and informal training opportunities.
• Meaningful and challenging work.
• Culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication.

What This Job Offers

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