Production Operator - Day Shift

Tremco Construction Products Group•Columbus, GA

21h

About The Position

The Production Operator starts, troubleshoots, and safely operates manufacturing equipment, including industrial blenders, according to the established production schedule. Tremco has three Production Operator levels (I, II, and III); the level is determined by experience, ability to take on different plant-floor roles, and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve machine issues independently to support efficient cycles and minimize downtime. The role requires following production, safety, quality, cleaning, and documentation procedures while helping maintain a clean, safe, and effective work environment.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal safety rules and procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
Operate and maintain assigned machines according to standard work procedures.
Meet or exceed production output standards and ensure products meet required tolerances and specifications.
Perform routine quality inspections and examine materials, ingredients, and products against quality standards.
Read and follow work orders, production instructions, and formulas to meet production specifications and schedules.
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, and products; add and mix raw materials according to specifications.
Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas, and discharge blenders of powder when necessary.
Ensure blended products meet quality and conformity standards.
Set up, clean, sanitize, and verify equipment before, after, and between production runs.
Complete cleaning logs and notify quality control for hygiene testing.
Record operational and production data on required forms and documents, and maintain accurate paperwork.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials before production to identify problems or defects and maintain a clean, clear, and safe work area.
Report 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, and report suspected violations, including those involving business associates.
Use and maintain equipment and materials properly, and demonstrate ethical and professional business behavior.