Production Operator - 1st Shift Job

Arkema•Louisville, KY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator is a member of the plant operations team and reports to the production supervisor. This role is responsible for producing, inspecting, and packaging products according to batch formulations using various mixing, blending, and packaging equipment. The operator must follow all EHS and Quality procedures to safely produce quality product and accurately record material usage and fill out process batch sheets manually and via computer.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED
Ability to read English
Perform basic math skills
Willing to work an off shift and overtime as necessary
Ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs and walk throughout workday
Ability to work in non climate-controlled environment
Works with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Applications, Lotus Notes)
Forklift experience
Ability to operate automated and semi-automated equipment

Responsibilities

Follows process batch sheets to produce quality products per prescribed standards.
Adheres to all plant policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safety, quality, service, and cost objectives are met.
Practices Continuous Quality Improvement in all processes.
Participates in Bostik's Safety programs to achieve objective of safe behavior and goal of Zero Incidents.
Monitors and adjusts equipment as necessary and permittable to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Works cooperatively with all employees and leadership to meet plant/shift objectives.
Maintains an improved level of housekeeping in work area and facility.
Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
Operates various pieces of equipment including but not limited to: mixers, blenders, packaging lines, forklifts, palletizers, basic hand tools.
Uses computer controls to operate equipment.
Participates in Continuous Improvement projects, and Kaizen events.
Rotates to other work functions as required by process flow.
Operates equipment and reports issues to leadership as needed.
Completion of daily goals.
Uses problem solving techniques to eliminate waste and errors and drive overall improvement in daily objectives.
Understanding of production and process equipment.
Adherence to Bostik, OSHA, and local regulations / policies.