Production Operator - Day Shift

Tremco Construction Products Group•Columbus, GA

About The Position

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., brings together manufacturers, service providers, and brands offering building-envelope solutions. The Production Operator starts, troubleshoots, and safely operates manufacturing equipment, including industrial blenders, in accordance with the production schedule. The position has three levels (I, II, and III); level is determined by experience, ability to perform different plant-floor roles, and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve machine issues independently to support efficient cycles and minimize downtime. The operator follows safety rules and standard work procedures, meets production output standards, and ensures products conform to required tolerances and specifications. Work includes preparing and operating equipment, handling and measuring ingredients and materials, blending products, conducting inspections, maintaining production records, and reporting equipment issues. The operator also supports equipment cleanliness, routine maintenance, quality-control procedures, and required training.

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 stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, and hear.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Demonstrate accepted ethical and professional business behavior and model the company’s stated values and expectations.

Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal safety rules and procedures.
Operate and maintain assigned machines according to standard work procedures and the production schedule.
Meet or exceed production output standards and ensure products meet required tolerances and specifications.
Perform routine inspections in accordance with quality standards.
Understand production instructions and accurately maintain paperwork and production records.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials for problems or defects before production to help ensure a clean, clear, and safe work environment.
Read and follow work orders and formulas to meet production specifications and schedules.
Examine materials, ingredients, and products according to quality standards.
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, and products according to requirements.
Add and mix raw materials according to specifications, including discharging blender powder when necessary.
Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas.
Ensure the quality and conformity of blended products.
Set up, clean, sanitize, and verify proper operation of equipment before, after, and between production runs.
Complete cleaning logs and notify quality control for hygiene testing.
Record operational and production data on specified forms and production documents.
Report malfunctions to a supervisor and confirm proactive and routine maintenance.
Conduct ongoing assessments of quality-control and operational procedures.
Complete and maintain required training; report suspected violations, including those involving business associates.
Report potentially unsafe conditions and properly use and maintain equipment and materials.