Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Activar Career•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

The Production Operator operates manufacturing machines to achieve high-quality production, reviews daily manufacturing functions and job orders, and obtains the materials and tools needed to meet expected run rates. The role requires safe equipment operation, working knowledge of processes, and a clean, organized work environment. The operator reports problems affecting safety, equipment, tooling, or product quality and may recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality. Other duties may be assigned. The position involves regularly sitting, standing, and walking throughout the building, with prolonged periods of standing and/or walking. It also includes reaching, occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and regularly lifting up to 60 pounds and moving up to 100 pounds. The employee may work with hazardous materials and be exposed to hot surfaces, hot air, electrical hazards, flames, moving machinery, and occasionally outside weather. Required vision abilities include close and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment requiring strong teamwork.
Understanding of the tools, gauges, equipment, and other instruments used to perform the position.
Basic ability to understand blueprints, schematics, and instrumentation diagrams.
Ability to perform accurate arithmetic involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
Equivalent of a high school diploma or GED certification is preferred.
Two or more years of experience in a relevant manufacturing setting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in a relevant manufacturing setting.
Equivalent of a high school diploma or GED certification.

Responsibilities

Operate machines to ensure the highest quality of production.
Review daily manufacturing functions and job orders to understand requirements.
Obtain the materials and tools needed to achieve expected run rates.
Ensure the safe operation of equipment.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Immediately report problems that may affect safety, equipment, tooling, or quality to a supervisor, lead, or manager.
Maintain full working knowledge of all processes.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Conduct oneself professionally in accordance with company guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.