Production Operator

DuBois Chemicals•Chilton, WI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Handler – Coatings Removal works as part of the Coatings Removal team, meeting productivity standards while following company safety and quality requirements. The role processes products through chemical dip systems and other specialized coatings-removal operations, moves parts through washing, drying, and packing areas, and prepares products for shipment. It also involves maintaining production records, operating equipment, participating in continuous improvement, and maintaining a safe and orderly plant environment. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a 6:00 AM start time and occasional overtime. The work takes place in an enclosed building subject to temperature variations, including extreme summer heat and colder winter temperatures. The role requires frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of products weighing 50–75 pounds, and extended standing or walking. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, holiday pay, and a 401(k) match.

Requirements

1–2 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience.
1–2 years of sit-down forklift experience; prior certification is a plus.
Ability to read and follow safety rules and operating procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate well with team members and leaders.
Proficiency in writing routine reports and correspondence.
Experience troubleshooting and solving problems.
Demonstrated experience adhering to deadlines.
Knowledge of standard tools and equipment.
Excellent customer service skills.
Professional and positive attitude.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Frequently stand, walk, handle and feel objects, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear; stand and/or walk for at least 6 hours of an 8-hour shift.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous sit-down forklift certification.
Experience with warehouse management software; Dynamics 365 is a plus.
Working knowledge of ISO, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
Experience in the coatings-removal industry.

Responsibilities

Prioritize daily tasks.
Load and unload ovens and tanks.
Process products through chemical dip systems and other specialized coatings-removal dipping operations.
Package products for shipment and comply with benchmark processing times.
Rotate parts through the stripping process, wash bay, RP, dry-off ovens, and packing area.
Power-wash parts and products using a 3000 psi power washer.
Load hand baskets and transfer parts between baskets.
Identify and sort parts for placement into containers; reposition parts as needed.
Complete wash logs, oven logs, and weight charts; operate scales.
Start the burn-off oven and dry-off oven.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Follow safety policies, procedures, PPE requirements, safe handling practices, SDS procedures, WHMIS and MSDS requirements, and applicable government and regulatory requirements for handling and transporting chemicals.
Communicate and interact effectively, respectfully, and promptly with employees, supervisors, people from other organizations, and customers.
Maintain general housekeeping of the plant and surrounding areas.
Foster a positive work environment and maintain regular, sustained attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.