Production Operator - Evening Shift

Carboline•Columbus, GA

About The Position

The Production Operator starts, troubleshoots, and safely operates manufacturing equipment, including industrial blenders, in accordance with the production schedule. There are three levels (I, II, and III); placement is determined by experience, ability to assume different plant-floor roles, and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve machine issues independently to support efficient production cycles and minimize downtime.

Requirements

No formal education required.
No prior experience or training required.
Ability to function effectively in a team setting.
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
Reliability, flexibility, and dependability.
Ability to demonstrate accepted ethical and professional business behavior.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal safety rules and procedures.
Operate and maintain assigned machines according to standard work procedures.
Meet or exceed established production output rates.
Ensure products meet required tolerances and specifications, and conduct routine quality inspections.
Understand production instructions and read and follow work orders and formulas.
Maintain accurate paperwork and record operational and production data on required forms and production documents.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials for problems or defects before production, and help maintain a clean, clear, and safe work environment.
Examine, weigh, or measure materials, ingredients, and products according to requirements and quality standards.
Add and mix raw materials according to specifications and transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas.
Discharge blenders of powder when necessary and ensure blended products meet quality and conformity standards.
Set up, clean, and sanitize equipment and ensure it operates properly before, after, and between production runs.
Complete cleaning logs and notify quality control for hygiene testing.
Report equipment malfunctions to a supervisor and confirm proactive and routine maintenance.
Continuously assess quality-control and operational procedures.
Complete and maintain required training, execute ISO authority and responsibility, report suspected violations, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
Use and maintain equipment and materials properly.